The effect of preemptive local anesthesia on postoperative pain following vaginal hysterectomy: A randomized controlled trial

Objective We aimed to study the effect of preemptive local anesthetic without adrenaline on postoperative pain following vaginal hysterectomy and concomitant trans obturator tape (TOT). Study design This was a double-blinded, randomized, controlled trial. Women who undergone elective vaginal hysterectomy were included. Solutions of either Bupivacaine-Hydrochloride 0.5%, or Sodium-Chloride 0.9% as a placebo, were prepared prior to surgery,...