Comparison of postoperative morphine requirements between an opioid-based anesthetic technique and an opioid-free technique in morbidly obese patients undergoing bariatric surgery
Background: Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) has gained increasing attention as a strategy to reduce opioid-related adverse effects, particularly in patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery. However, evidence regarding its impact on postoperative opioid consumption and pain control remains inconsistent. This st...