Objective: The goal of this study was to evaluate the preventive analgesic effectiveness of paracetamol and celecoxib in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Methods: Randomized prospective study was undertaken, 75 patients of class ASA I and II were included, divided into three groups: P (Paracetamol 1000 mg), C (Celecoxib 200 mg) given orally one hour before induction and group T (without preoperative analgesia). The VAS at rest and effort was noted on arrival in the recovery room then with regular intervals (T(30mn) to T(h24).