Alvimopan is associated with decreased length of stay for both open and laparoscopic segmental colectomy.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2019.04.035
Abstract: BACKGROUND Alvimopan has been shown to reduce length of stay after bowel resection. Use remains variable among institutions due to cost and efficacy concerns in laparoscopic surgery. Additionally, alvimopan's effects have not been isolated from… read more here.
Keywords: laparoscopic; alvimopan associated; open laparoscopic; length stay ... See more keywords
Reply to Letter: Alvimopan Is Associated With Improved Outcomes and Cost Savings in Enhanced Recovery Colorectal Surgery Protocols.
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DOI: 10.1097/sla.0000000000001806
Abstract: Importantly, we get no information on the specific use, composition, and site of the epidural analgesia, which may influence ileus duration. Even more important, we get no information on the perioperative use of opioids in… read more here.
Keywords: enhanced recovery; recovery; alvimopan associated; reply letter ... See more keywords