Achieving Opioid-Free Major Colorectal Surgery: Is It Possible?

Introduction: Opioid analgesia remains the mainstay of postoperative pain management strategies despite being associated with many adverse effects. A specific opioid-free protocol was designed to limit opioid usage.

Objective: The aim of the study was to audit the opioid-free rate within this protocol and to identify factors that might contribute to opioid-free surgery.