Spinal Bupivacaine/Morphine in Laparoscopic Gastro-intestinal Surgery

Spinal Bupivacaine/Morphine in Laparoscopic Gastro-intestinal Surgery

The objective of this study is to determine if a single spinal shot of morphine can decrease post-operative opioid-use, and thereby decrease opioid side-effects and lead to a quicker recovery after surgery.

We expect that in laparoscopic gastro-intestinal surgery, a single shot spinal with bupicavaine/morphine will result in a better analgesia in hte first 48 hours. Herby the patients will require less systemic opioids, which will decrease the side-effects. Furthermore, we expect the patients to recover quicker and show an earlier mobilisation and a shorter hospital stay.

The objective of this study is to determine if a single spinal shot of morphine can decrease post-operative opioid-use, and thereby decrease opioid side-effects and lead to a quicker recovery after surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Laparoscopic Gastro-intestinal surgery

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bariatric surgery, gastric surgery, rectal surgery, kidney failure, aorta-valve stenosis, coagulation disorders, emergency surgery