Impact of Opioid-Free Anesthesia After Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery: A Propensity Score Study

Adequate postoperative pain management after thoracic surgery is crucial to prevent of respiratory complications, but use of morphine can be problematic for some patients. This study evaluated the impact of opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) in decreasing morphine consumption and postoperative pain after video-assisted thoracic surgery or robotic-assisted thoracic surgery. Findings showed use of OFA to be safe and effective when used for this purpose.