The study aims to evaluate the prevalence of postoperative chronic pain, defined as the persistence of abdominal pain for more than 3 months after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
The main goal of this study is to determine the incidence of chronic abdominal pain among patients who have undergone laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy. Patients who underwent this type of surgery at the Department of General Surgery and Transplantology of the Medical University of Warsaw between January 2020 and August 2024 will be qualified for the study. The participants will be asked to complete an online questionnaire, including a pain scale and PainDETECT Questionnaire.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Patients will receive a link to a web-based questionnaire on the prevalence and characteristics of pain symptoms including the PainDETECT questionnaire.
Medical University in Warsaw
Warsaw, Poland
The presence of chronic abdominal pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
The presence of pain after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, which persists more than 3 months postoperatively.
Time frame: Baseline
PainDETECT Questionnaire score
PainDETECT is a simple, easy-to-use screening questionnaire. The questionnaire consists of 9 items and is completed by the patient. There are 7 weighted sensory descriptor items (never to very strongly) and 2 items relating to spatial and temporal pain characteristics. A total score of 19 or more is indicative of likely neuropathic pain.
Time frame: Baseline
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