Local Infiltration Analgesia With Ropivacaine in Posterior Vaginal Wall Prolapse:a Randomized, Double-Blind Study

Lokal Infiltrations Analgesi Med Ropivakain 1 % Versus Placebo VED Vaginale Descensusoperationer: ET Prospektivt Randomiseret, Dobbeltblindet, Placebo- Kontrolleret Studie

The purpose of this study is to compare systematic local infiltration with ropivacaine or placebo in patients undergoing repair of posterior vaginal wall prolapse.

The hypothesis is that LIA technique is opioid-sparing and a better postoperative treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• eligible for elective repair of posterior vaginal wall prolapse
• able to speak and understand Danish
• able to give informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• alcohol or medical abuse
• allergies to local anesthetics
• age < 18 yrs.
• intolerance to opioids