Finds that intraperitoneal drain placement increases postoperative pain after laparoscopic hysterectomy, suggesting selective use only in certain cases.
Intraperitoneal drain placement after benign TLH was associated with increased early postoperative pain and did not reduce overall analgesic consumption. Routine drain use cannot be recommended, and selective placement should be reserved for specific clinical situations.
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