Efficacy and Safety of VVZ-149 Injections in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Colectomy

Inclusion Criteria: * Men and women who are at least 18 years of age * Female subjects who are not pregnant or breastfeeding * Subjects undergoing a planned first laparoscopic colectomy * Subjects classified in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) risk class of I or II * Subjects who report the pain intensity ≥ 5 on the NRS measured after surgery * Subjects who have the ability to understand study procedures and communicate clearly with the investigator and staff * Subjects who provide written informed consent prior to participation in the study Key Exclusion Criteria: * Subjects undergoing emergency or unplanned surgery * Subjects who had a previous laparoscopic colectomy procedure, or who had any laparoscopic resection procedure * Subjects with pre-existing conditions causing preoperative pain at the site of surgery * Female subjects who are pregnant or breastfeeding * Diagnosis of chronic pain (e.g., persistent pain with the intensity of NRS ≥ 5 at baseline)