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Prostatectomy 2020

Abbreviations

COX-2 Cyclo-oxygenase-2
IM Intramuscular
ITM Intrathecal morphine
IV Intravenous
LA Local anaesthetic
NA Not applicable
NR Not reported
NRS Numeric rating scale
NS Not significant
NSAID Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug
PACU Post-anaesthesia care unit
PCA Patient-controlled analgesia
PCEA Patient-controlled epidural analgesia
PCIA Patient-controlled intravenous analgesia
POD Postoperative day
RCT Randomised controlled trial
TAP block Transversus abdominis plane block
TEA Thoracic epidural analgesia
US Ultrasound
VAS Visual analogue score
VRS Visual rating scale