for every port entry site from the three in ports of laparoscope, patients received three lidocaine patches 5% (Lidoderm® , Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA). Each patch measured 10 cm × 14 cm and contains (700 mg), was divided into two equal parts, six parts applied two of it around one port entry site that marked before sterilization and just before induction of anesthesia. The patches not changed until removed after return of bowel function or on the maximum at fifth postoperative day.

received i.v. lidocaine infusion after induction of anesthesia, 2 mg/min if body weight >70 kg or 1 mg/min if body weight <70 kg.

received i.v. saline infusion.

for every port entry site from the three in ports of laparoscope, patients received three lidocaine patches 5% (Lidoderm® , Endo Pharmaceuticals, Chadds Ford, PA). Each patch measured 10 cm × 14 cm and contains (700 mg), was divided into two equal parts, six parts applied two of it around one port entry site that marked before sterilization and just before induction of anesthesia. The patches not changed until removed after return of bowel function or on the maximum at fifth postoperative day.

To determine if lidocaine patch is superior to placebo as an adjunctive therapy for acute postoperative pain. Average pain score in women at 24 hours postoperatively. Measured using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS), a scale which measures pain from 0 to 100 with 0="no pain" and 100="the worst pain you have ever felt".