Psychological disorders in patients with chronic postoperative inguinal pain.

Purpose: Chronic postoperative inguinal pain (CPIP), a complication of inguinal hernia repair, may negatively affect mental health. The rates of psychological disorders in patients with CPIP are unknown. We aimed to describe the prevalence of psychological disorders coinciding with CPIP.

Effect of pre-operative opioid exposure on surgical outcomes in elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Background: The effects of varying levels of pre-operative opioids on post-operative outcomes following elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy is largely unknown.

Methods: Patients who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy from 2012 to 2019 were reviewed and categorized by the number of outpatient opioid prescriptions received in the 90 days preceding surgery: none (Naïve), one (1 Rx), two (2 Rx), or three or more (Chronic). Operative time, hospital length of stay, and 30-day readmission rate were analyzed.

The Impact of Preoperative Chronic Opioid Therapy in Patients Undergoing Decompression Laminectomy of the Lumbar Spine.

Study Design: Retrospective review of electronic medical records (EMR).

Objective: This study aims to (1) characterize the pattern of opioid utilization in patients undergoing spine surgery and (2) compare the postoperative course between patients with and without chronic preoperative opioid prescriptions.

Summary Of Background Data: Postoperative pain management for patients with a history of opioid usage remains a challenge for spine surgeons.

Prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in patients with an incisional hernia.

Background: We investigate the prevalence of PTSD in patients with an incisional hernia presenting for evaluation at our institution.

Methods: Study patients were screened for PTSD using the PCL-5 checklist for DSM-5. Patient-reported quality of life and pain scores were assessed using validated tools (HerQLes and PROMIS Pain Intensity 3a survey).