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2022 May


J Urol


207


5

Interventions to Reduce Opioid Prescriptions following Urological Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Abstract

Opioid prescriptions after surgery are major contributors to the opioid abuse epidemic. Several measures designed to limit opioid prescriptions at discharge have been evaluated. We conducted a comprehensive review and meta-analysis of the effectiveness of various types of interventions in reducing opioid prescriptions after urological surgery.