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  • Surgeons contribute to the opioid epidemic via overprescribing postoperatively.
  • Urology has seen success in reducing opioid excess.
  • Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) aids in postoperative narcotic reduction through enhanced recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review contemporary efforts in decreasing postoperative opioid use in urology.
  • To highlight the role of MIS in managing postoperative pain and reducing opioid reliance.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on postoperative opioid use and reduction strategies in urology.
  • Analysis of the impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathways.
  • Examination of regional anesthesia and procedure-specific opioid guidelines.

Main Results:

  • Urologic patients receive opioid prescriptions similarly to other surgical specialties.
  • Reduction strategies include regional anesthesia, ERAS pathways, and specific guidelines.
  • MIS, including robotic surgery, presents a significant opportunity for opioid reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Urologic surgery patients face similar opioid misuse risks as other surgical patients.
  • Multimodal protocols and standardized guidelines are crucial for reducing postoperative opioid use in urology.
  • MIS in urology offers a unique pathway to mitigate the opioid crisis.