Opioid-free colorectal surgery: a method to improve patient & financial outcomes in surgery.
Deborah Susan KellerJianying ZhangManish ChandPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2018)
Opioid-free colorectal surgery results in improved outcomes, and laparoscopy further improves these results. Continued efforts to increase laparoscopy are key for reducing opioids and improving outcomes as we transition to value-based care.