Pain Management Strategies in Cancer Surgery: Anaesthetic and Technological Innovations
Tags : Anaesthetic TechniquesCancer SurgeryEnhanced Recovery After SurgeryERAS ProtocolsMultimodal AnalgesiaNarrative ReviewOncologic SurgeryOpioid-Sparing StrategiesPain ManagementPatient OutcomesPerioperative AnalgesiaRegional AnaesthesiaTechnological InnovationsThe Operating Room GlobalThe Operating Room Global JournalTORGJVolume 2 Issue 1 2026
Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2602001
Authors: Shaistha Banu1,3*, Jocelin Harriate D. Almeida2
| 1Department of Anaesthesia and Operation Theatre Technology, KIMS College of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. 2Acharya Institute of Allied Health Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. 3The Operating Room Global (TORG). |
Cite:
- APA (7th edition): Banu, S., & Almeida, J. H. D. (2026, February 20). Pain management strategies in cancer surgery: Anaesthetic and technological innovations. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(2). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2602001
- Harvard: Banu, S. and Almeida, J.H.D., 2026. Pain management strategies in cancer surgery: Anaesthetic and technological innovations. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), 2(2). Published 20 February. Available at: https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2602001
- Vancouver: Banu S, Almeida JHD. Pain management strategies in cancer surgery: Anaesthetic and technological innovations. The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ). 2026 Feb 20;2(2). https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2602001
- MLA (9th edition): Banu, Shaistha, and Jocelin Harriate D. Almeida. “Pain Management Strategies in Cancer Surgery: Anaesthetic and Technological Innovations.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ), vol. 2, no. 2, 20 Feb. 2026, https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2602001
- Chicago (Author-Date): Banu, Shaistha, and Jocelin Harriate D. Almeida. 2026. “Pain Management Strategies in Cancer Surgery: Anaesthetic and Technological Innovations.” The Operating Room Global Journal (TORGJ) 2 (2), February 20. https://doi.org/10.64573/torgj2602001
*Corresponding Author:
Shaistha Banu
[email protected]
Declaration:
Authors’ Contribution:
Equal contributions.
Conflict of Interest:
No conflict of interests.
Funding:
No funding received by the authors.
| Article History: |
| Received: 05-02-2026 Accepted: 18-02-2026 |
| Available Online: 20-02-2026 |
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| ABSTRACT |
| Background: Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms experienced by patients following cancer surgery, significantly affecting recovery, functional outcomes, and quality of life. Although surgical techniques have advanced, many patients continue to experience moderate to severe postoperative pain. Growing concerns regarding opioid-related side effects and long-term dependence have driven the development of multimodal and opioid-sparing pain management strategies. Objective: This review summarizes the epidemiology, causes, and management of pain in cancer surgery patients, with emphasis on anaesthetic and technological advancements, interdisciplinary collaborations, and future directions focusing on perioperative pain outcomes. Methodology: This study was conducted as a structured narrative review of literature published between 2000 and 2025, focusing on anaesthetic and technological innovations in perioperative pain management for cancer surgery. Following a comprehensive database search (PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar), 27 articles were selected through independent screening and consensus-based inclusion according to predefined eligibility criteria. Conclusion: Current evidence supports multimodal opioid-sparing strategies for improved recovery; however, no anaesthetic technique has demonstrated a consistent long-term oncological benefit. Keywords: Cancer Surgery; Perioperative Pain Management; Anaesthetic Innovations; Multimodal Analgesia; Regional Anaesthesia; Opioid-Sparing; ERAS; Multidisciplinary Care |
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