No pain is gain: a prospective evaluation of strict non-opioid pain control after pediatric appendectomy

Introduction Opiates are often prescribed after pediatric operations despite safety concerns and lack of evidence confirming superiority. In this study, we use daily parental surveys to prospectively evaluate a strict non-opioid pain control strategy after laparoscopic appendectomy. Methods After IRB approval, children who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy for nonperforated appendicitis were …