The association between N-methylnaltrexone, a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist, and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing robotic-assisted radical cystectomy.
Andrew T LenisVishnukamal GollaPatrick M LecDavid C JohnsonIzak FaienaCarol LeeSiamak RahmanKarim ChamiePublished in: World journal of urology (2020)
In this study, N-methylnaltrexone was associated with reduced length of stay, fewer episodes of severe pain, and reduced costs. These results provide the impetus for further study.
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