Standard Bupivacaine vs Liposomal Bupivacaine in Colorectal Patients

Pain Score

Recorded on a scale of 0 (No pain) to 10 (Worst possible pain)

Time frame: Approximately every 6 hours through postoperative day 3 by 1 pm

Time to Patient Mobilization

Number of days from day of surgery until patient mobilization

Time frame: From time of surgery until time of first patient ambulation post op. Assessed until date of discharge (usually up to 4 days after surgery).

Time to Return of Bowel Function

Number of days from time of surgery until return of bowel function

Time frame: From time of surgery until first time patient passes gas or stool per rectum or into ostomy bag. Assessed until date of discharge (usually up to 4 days after surgery).

Time to Clear Liquid Diet

Number of days from time of surgery until patient tolerates clear liquid diet

Time frame: From time of surgery until first time patient tolerates clear liquids without nausea or vomiting. Assessed until date of discharge (usually up to 4 days after surgery).

Time to Low Fiber Diet

Number of days from day of surgery until patient tolerates low fiber diet

Time frame: From time of surgery until first time patient tolerates a low fiber diet without nausea or vomiting. Assessed until date of discharge (usually up to 4 days after surgery).

Length of Stay