Effectiveness of Sublingual Buprenorphine and Fentanyl Pump in Controlling Pain After Open Cholecystectomy.

Background: The proper management of postoperative pain improves patients' quality of life, accelerates early postoperative recovery, shortens hospitalization period, and reduces medical costs. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of intravenous fentanyl pump and sublingual buprenorphine tablet in controlling pain after open cholecystectomy.

Objectives: Evaluating the effectiveness of sublingual buprenorphine in reducing postoperative pain and complications after open cholecystectomy.