Opioid-free percutaneous nephrolithotomy: an initial experience.
Raymond KhargiAlan J YaghoubianRyan M BlakeAnna RicapitoChristopher ConnorsBlair GallanteJohnathan A KhusidWilliam AtallahMantu GuptaPublished in: World journal of urology (2023)
Our results show that there were no significant differences in pain-related encounters between those who received ketorolac and oxycodone-acetaminophen following PCNL. A non-opioid pathway may mitigate the potential risk associated with opioid prescription without compromising analgesia. Prospective comparative studies are warranted to confirm feasibility.