Opioid Prescriptions Practices Following the Minimally Invasive Repair of Pectus Excavatum: A Western Pediatric Surgery Research Consortium Study

Minimally invasive repair of pectus excavatum (MIRPE) is among the most painful elective procedures in pediatric patients and is frequently managed with both inpatient and outpatient opioids. However, opioid prescribing practices vary, and evidence-based discharge guidelines are lacking. This study aimed to evaluate outpatient opioid prescribing patterns following MIRPE across multiple institutions.