Extended-Release Liposomal BupivacaineEfficacy of Extended-Release Liposomal Bupivacaine for Post-Operative Urogynecologic Surgery

Inclusion Criteria:

Females >18 years of age undergoing Urogynecologic surgery involving the posterior vaginal wall mucosa or muscularis (including but not limited to posterior colporrhaphy, colpocleisis, sphincter repair, sphincteroplasty, perineoplasty) at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Patients must be able to read and understand written English or have an appropriate certified medical translator available.

Exclusion Criteria:

Known allergy to amide local anesthetics Unstable cardiac arrhythmia Hepatic impairment (including but not limited to patients under the care of their physician for severe hepatic disease, cirrhosis or hepatic cancer) Known pregnancy at time of surgery (pregnancy test morning of surgery if applicable) Regular use of narcotic pain medication, defined as use on most days of week at any time in the three months prior to surgery Significant history of opioid or alcohol abuse or addiction (requiring treatment) Concurrent pain management requiring the use of epidural anesthesia