Opioid-free Anesthesia in Gynecologic Surgery

Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is common for the patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. PONV is a major factor for patient dissatisfaction, delayed patient recovery and increased medical expenses. Opioid-reducing anesthetic regimen is known to decrease PONV and facilitate early recovery after surgery (ERAS) and has been widely accepted recently. In this study, the researchers intend to investigate whether opioid-free anesthesia effectively reduces PONV, and whether it is clinically safe and feasible.