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Hysterectomy is often carried out as same-day surgery. Treatment of postoperative pain is therefore of utmost importance to ensure timely discharge from hospital. Methadone has several desirable pharmacological features, including a long elimination half-life. Theoretically, a single intraoperative dose could provide long-lasting pain relief.