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This study evaluates postoperative pain kinetics and determinants of pain intensity in patients after abdominal surgery.

June 15, 2026Open Access

Postoperative Pain Management After Abdominal Surgery in a Surgical Intensive Care Unit A Retrospective Observational Study

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Retrospective study evaluates pain management efficacy post-abdominal surgery, highlighting key factors influencing outcomes.

This study evaluates postoperative pain kinetics and determinants of pain intensity in patients after abdominal surgery.
Conducted a retrospective analytical study of 500 patients in a surgical intensive care unit from September 2024 to August 2025.
Included patients who underwent laparotomy or laparoscopy and required hospitalization for at least 48 hours.
Pain intensity assessed using the Visual Analog Scale at awakening and during the first 48 postoperative hours.
Severe pain decreased from 44.4% at awakening to 9.2% at H48.
Well-controlled pain (VAS ≤ 3) increased from 16.8% to 71.2% during the same period.
Laparoscopy associated with lower pain intensity compared to laparotomy, and patients without surgical drains had lower pain scores.

HAIBA et al. (2026) studied this question.

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