Intraperitoneal Instillation of Bupivacaine for Reduction of Postoperative Pain After Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial

Intraperitoneal instillation of bupivacaine at the conclusion of laparoscopic hysterectomy does not reduce postoperative pain. Opioid analgesic use, length of hospital stay, overall patient satisfaction, and complication rates are also unchanged. Self-reported postoperative pain was low in both groups after this major gynecologic surgery performed laparoscopically.