A recent study assessed the impact of spinal anesthesia on pain, bowel function, and cost in elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery. Researchers presented their study results at the American Society of...
A system-wide reduction in default opioid prescriptions modestly decreased opioid dispensing but increased refill rates, highlighting ongoing disparities in postoperative pain management, according to the...
Patients with higher education levels and scheduled colorectal surgeries were significantly more likely to exhibit adequate health literacy, better understanding of their care, and greater trust in their...