Intravenous lidocaine for gastrointestinal recovery after colorectal surgery: the ALLEGRO placebo-controlled randomised trial and cost-effectiveness analysis

Key Points

• This research aims to evaluate the impact of intravenous lidocaine on gastrointestinal recovery after colorectal surgery.
• Conducted a placebo-controlled randomised trial
• Evaluated recovery outcomes in patients undergoing colorectal surgery
• Assessed cost-effectiveness of the intervention
• Intravenous lidocaine significantly improved gastrointestinal recovery
• Cost-effectiveness analysis supports its economic benefits