A continuous infusion of 0.25% bupivacaine at 4 mL/hour through the ON-Q elastomeric infusion pump is a safe and effective adjunct in postoperative pain management after laparoscopy. Initial experience with the ON-Q Pain Relief System results in decreased narcotic use and decreased length of hospitalization compared with traditional postoperative pain management.
Open or transurethral resection of the prostate was once the only option for men afflicted with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). In the past 10 to 15 years, however, medical management has become a common step in the treatment of BPH, often postponing or eliminating the need for surgical intervention. The two drug classes used in the medical management of BPH are alpha-blockers and 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors. This paper reviews major studies related to the use of these medications in combination and discusses patient populations best served by combination therapy.
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