This study aims to compare the effects of intrathecal morphine (ITM) and continuous epidural analgesia (CEA) on bowel function recovery after Bricker surgery.This study was a prospective, randomized controlled trial that included 72 patients with bladder cancer undergoing elective Bricker surgery, who were randomly assigned to either the ITM group (n=36) or the CEA group (n=36). Postoperatively, patients in both groups received either ITM or CEA for pain management, and postoperative bowel function recovery time, pain scores, PONV, itching, and other indicators were recorded.
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bowel function recovery time
Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery