Cachemaille M, Grass F, Fournier N, et al. - Researchers investigated pain scores and risk factors for acute postoperative pain after various abdominal surgery procedures. They assessed prospective data on 11 different abdominal surgery procedures. Assessment of pain intensity (rest, mobilization) and patient satisfaction at discharge was done using a visual analog scale (VAS; 0–10), and determination of analgesic consumption was done until 96 hours postoperation. Among 1,278 patients, adequate pain control was achieved during the first four postoperative days, resulting in high levels of patient satisfaction. Higher pain levels were noted at mobilization. The only independent risk factor for insufficient pain control was younger age. They suggest evaluation of preventive treatment in patients < 70 years old and before mobilization for potential improvement.