Featured Publications
Analgesia for Gynecologic Oncologic Surgeries: A Narrative Review
Patel K, Shergill S, Vadivelu N, Rajput K. Analgesia for Gynecologic Oncologic Surgeries: A Narrative Review. Current Pain And Headache Reports 2022, 26: 1-13. PMID: 35118596, DOI: 10.1007/s11916-022-00998-z.Peer-Reviewed Reviews, Practice Guidelines, Standards, and Consensus StatementsMeSH KeywordsAnalgesia, EpiduralCytoreduction Surgical ProceduresEnhanced Recovery After SurgeryFemaleHumansPain ManagementPeritoneal NeoplasmsRetrospective StudiesConceptsHyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapyCytoreductive surgeryPain managementNarrative reviewOptimal perioperative pain managementGynecologic oncologic surgeryPerioperative analgesic planPostoperative pain managementPerioperative pain managementLocal anesthetic infiltrationInvasive cancer surgeryMultimodal analgesicsPreemptive analgesiaMultimodal analgesiaPostoperative painAnalgesic planAnesthetic infiltrationGynecologic malignanciesIntraperitoneal chemotherapyPerioperative periodSurgery protocolThoracic epiduralCancer surgeryChronic painNeuraxial techniques
2013
Comparison of immediate postoperative pain after transvaginal versus traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Wood SG, Dabu-Bondoc S, Dai F, Mikhael H, Vadivelu N, Roberts KE. Comparison of immediate postoperative pain after transvaginal versus traditional laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surgical Endoscopy 2013, 28: 1141-1145. PMID: 24232050, DOI: 10.1007/s00464-013-3294-8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPost-anesthesia care unitPostoperative opioid useLaparoscopic cholecystectomyLC patientsLC groupTVC patientsOpioid requirementsPain scoresPain medicationPostoperative painOpioid useFour-port laparoscopic cholecystectomyImmediate postoperative pain managementOperating roomImmediate postoperative painIntraoperative opioid requirementsPACU pain scoresTraditional laparoscopic cholecystectomyAverage pain scorePostoperative pain managementLess pain medicationAnesthesia care unitBody mass indexTerms of agePaucity of data
2000
Ketamine-fentanyl-midazolam infusion for the control of symptoms in terminal life care
Berger J, Ryan A, Vadivelu N, Merriam P, Rever L, Harrison P. Ketamine-fentanyl-midazolam infusion for the control of symptoms in terminal life care. American Journal Of Hospice And Palliative Medicine® 2000, 17: 127-134. PMID: 11406957, DOI: 10.1177/104990910001700213.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAgedAged, 80 and overAnalgesicsCognition DisordersDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleFentanylHumansHypnotics and SedativesInfusions, IntravenousKetamineMaleMidazolamMiddle AgedNeoplasmsPainPain MeasurementPsychomotor AgitationReceptors, N-Methyl-D-AspartateRetrospective StudiesTerminal CareTreatment Outcome