Awake during breast cancer surgery? new study tests pain levels
NCT ID NCT06335108
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether using a special numbing technique (tumescent local anesthesia) during breast cancer surgery leads to less pain afterward compared to standard general anesthesia. 349 women who had breast cancer surgery took part. The goal was to see if this approach could reduce pain and improve recovery.
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University Women's Hospital
Tübingen, 72076, Germany
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