Are there are surgical procedures outside the context of bariatric surgery where you think this approach to pain control may provide similar advantages?

Are there are surgical procedures outside the context of bariatric surgery where you think this approach to pain control may provide similar advantages?

Clearly, your clinical experience has established the efficacy, safety and cost-effectiveness associated with IV acetaminophen in the setting of bariatric surgery, but are there are surgical procedures outside this context where you think this approach to pain control may provide similar advantages?


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Presenter

Maher El Chaar, MD

Maher El Chaar, MD

Co-Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery
St Luke’s University Hospital
Allentown, Pennsylvania