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  • Anesthesiology
  • Pharmacology
  • Surgical Pain Management

Background:

  • The role of preoperative pregabalin in managing acute pain post-hysterectomy remains unclear.
  • This study systematically reviewed randomized controlled trials (RCTs) to assess its efficacy and safety.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the effectiveness of preoperative pregabalin in controlling acute postoperative pain following hysterectomy.
  • To evaluate the safety profile of preoperative pregabalin administration in this patient population.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive search of multiple databases (PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, Cochrane, Google) was conducted in April 2017.
  • Meta-analysis of 10 RCTs involving 1207 patients compared pregabalin with placebo.
  • Primary outcomes included Visual Analog Scale (VAS) pain scores and cumulative morphine consumption; secondary outcomes assessed complications like nausea, vomiting, sedation, and dizziness.

Main Results:

  • Preoperative pregabalin significantly reduced VAS pain scores at 2, 4, and 24 hours post-hysterectomy.
  • Total morphine consumption was significantly lower in the pregabalin group at all measured time points (2, 4, 24, 48 hours).
  • Pregabalin reduced nausea and vomiting but increased the incidence of dizziness; sedation rates were similar between groups.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative pregabalin effectively reduces postoperative pain, morphine requirements, and related complications after hysterectomy.
  • Significant heterogeneity in pregabalin doses across studies was noted as a limitation.
  • Further research is needed to establish optimal pregabalin dosing for acute pain control post-hysterectomy.