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Bourgeois C, Oyaert L, Van de Velde M, Pogatzki-Zahn E, Freys SM, Sauter AR, Joshi GP, Dewinter G. Pain management after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A systematic review and procedure-specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) recommendations. Eur J Anaesthesiol 2024:00003643-990000000-00210. [PMID: 39129451 DOI: 10.1097/eja.0000000000002047] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/13/2024]
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be associated with significant postoperative pain that is difficult to treat. We aimed to evaluate the available literature and develop updated recommendations for optimal pain management after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. A systematic review was performed using the procedure-specific postoperative pain management (PROSPECT) methodology. Randomised controlled trials and systematic reviews published in the English language from August 2017 to December 2022 assessing postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy using analgesic, anaesthetic or surgical interventions were identified from MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Databases. From 589 full text articles, 157 randomised controlled trials and 31 systematic reviews met the inclusion criteria. Paracetamol combined with NSAIDs or cyclo-oxygenase-2 inhibitors should be given either pre-operatively or intra-operatively, unless contraindicated. In addition, intra-operative intravenous (i.v.) dexamethasone, port-site wound infiltration or intraperitoneal local anaesthetic instillation are recommended, with opioids used for rescue analgesia. As a second-line regional technique, the erector spinae plane block or transversus abdominis plane block may be reserved for patients with a heightened risk of postoperative pain. Three-port laparoscopy, a low-pressure pneumoperitoneum, umbilical port extraction, active aspiration of the pneumoperitoneum and saline irrigation are recommended technical aspects of the operative procedure. The following interventions are not recommended due to limited or no evidence on improved pain scores: single port or mini-port techniques, routine drainage, low flow insufflation, natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES), infra-umbilical incision, i.v. clonidine, nefopam and regional techniques such as quadratus lumborum block or rectus sheath block. Several interventions provided better pain scores but are not recommended due to risk of side effects: spinal or epidural anaesthesia, gabapentinoids, i.v. lidocaine, i.v. ketamine and i.v. dexmedetomidine.
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- Camille Bourgeois
- From the Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Section Anaesthesiology, KU Leuven and University Hospital Leuven, Belgium (CB, LO, MvdV, GD), Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Münster, Münster (EP-Z), Department of Surgery, DIAKO Ev. Diakonie-Krankenhaus, Bremen, Germany (SMF), Division of Emergencies and Critical Care, Department of Anaesthesiology and Department of Research and Development, Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway (ARS), Department of Anaesthesiology and Pain Management, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas, USA (GPJ)
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Kar S, Agrawal H, Yelamanchi R, Jain A, Kumar A, Agarwal N, Gupta N. Laparoscopy-guided transverse abdominis plane block versus port site infiltration for post-operative pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. J Minim Access Surg 2024:01413045-990000000-00069. [PMID: 39095984 DOI: 10.4103/jmas.jmas_242_23] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/06/2023] [Accepted: 02/11/2024] [Indexed: 08/04/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Post-operative analgesia is an important component of patient satisfaction and early discharge from the hospital. A variety of modalities have been tested and are still evolving. The present study is one such evaluation of a novel technique of laparoscopy-guided transverse abdominis plane (LTAP) block for post-operative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. PATIENTS AND METHODS A prospective randomised control trial was conducted to verify the effectiveness of LTAP block over port site local anaesthesia infiltration (PSLAI) for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study was done over a period of 18 months in a tertiary hospital. A total of 84 patients were recruited and were divided equally into two groups (LTAP and PSLAI). RESULTS There was no statistical difference between the two groups with respect to gender distribution, comorbidities, number of gallstones, duration of symptoms and surgery time. The rescue dose of diclofenac requirement was less for the LTAP group in comparison to the PSLAI group. No difference was observed in the pain score at 1st h. However, LTAP proved efficient later in the post-operative course (6 h, 24 h and at discharge). There was significant a difference in the pain scores between the two groups, favouring the LTAP group. Hospital stay in the LTAP group was less in comparison to the PSLAI group. CONCLUSION LTAP block is an effective method of post-operative analgesia. It impacts analgesia to the whole anterior abdominal wall for a prolonged period when compared to the PSLAI without adding any extra procedural time.
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- Sambit Kar
- Department of Surgery, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgical Disciplines, AIIMS, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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- Department of Surgery, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences and Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi, India
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M L, G B, F F, M B, M D, E PS, Jf H, A V. Enhanced recovery programs following adhesive small bowel obstruction surgery are feasible and reduce the rate of postoperative ileus: a preliminary study. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2024; 409:191. [PMID: 38900305 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03389-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2024] [Accepted: 06/17/2024] [Indexed: 06/21/2024]
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PURPOSE The recovery of gastrointestinal function and postoperative ileus are the leading goals for clinicians following surgery for adhesive small bowel obstruction. While enhanced recovery programs may improve recovery, their feasibility in emergency surgery has not yet been proven. We sought to assess the incidence of postoperative ileus in patients following surgery for ASBO and the feasibility of enhanced recovery programs, including their benefits in the recovery of gastrointestinal functions and reducing the length of hospitalization. METHODS This prospective study includes the first 50 patients surgically treated for ASBO between June 2021 and November 2022. Their surgery was performed either as an emergency procedure or after a short course of medical treatment. The main aim was to compare the observed rate of postoperative ileus with a theoretical rate, set at 40%. The study protocol was registered in clinicaltrials.gov under the number NCT04929275. RESULTS Among the 50 patients included in this study, it reported postoperative ileus in 16%, which is significantly lower than the hypothetical rate of 40% (p = 0.0004). The median compliance with enhanced recovery programs was 75% (95%CI: 70.1-79.9). The lowest item observed was the TAP block (26%) and the highest observed items were preoperative counselling and compliance with analgesic protocols (100%). The overall morbidity was 26.5%, but severe morbidity (Dindo-Clavien > 3) was observed in only 3 patients (6%). Severe morbidity was not related with the ERP. CONCLUSION Enhanced recovery programs are feasible and safe in adhesive small bowel obstruction surgery patients and could improve the recovery of gastrointestinal functions. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRY NCT04929275. WHAT DOES THE STUDY CONTRIBUTE TO THE FIELD?: Perioperative management of adhesive small bowel obstruction (ASBO) surgery needs to be improved in order to reduce morbidity. Enhanced recovery programs (ERP) are both feasible and safe following urgent surgery for ASBO. ERPs may improve the recovery of gastrointestinal (GI) functions.
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- Loison M
- Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, University of Angers, ANGERS Cedex 9, France
- Department of Visceral and Endocrinal Surgery, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France
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- Department of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France
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- Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, University of Angers, ANGERS Cedex 9, France
- Department of Visceral and Endocrinal Surgery, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France
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- Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, University of Angers, ANGERS Cedex 9, France
- Department of Visceral and Endocrinal Surgery, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France
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- Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, University of Angers, ANGERS Cedex 9, France
- Department of Visceral and Endocrinal Surgery, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France
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- Biostatistics and Methodology Department, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France
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- Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, University of Angers, ANGERS Cedex 9, France
- Biostatistics and Methodology Department, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France
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- Faculty of Health, Department of Medicine, University of Angers, ANGERS Cedex 9, France.
- Department of Visceral and Endocrinal Surgery, University Hospital of Angers, 4 rue Larrey, ANGERS Cedex 9, 49933, France.
- UPRES EA 3859, IHFIH, University of Angers, Angers, France.
- The Enteric Nervous System in Gut and Brain Disorders, Université de Nantes, INSERM, TENS, Nantes, F-44000, IMAD, France.
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Guzey D, Donmez T, Karabulut M, Surek A, Emir NS, Cayirci CE, Kandemir H, Hatipoglu E. The Effect of Combined Spinal Epidural Anesthesia on Shoulder Pain in Laparoscopic Extraperitoneal Hernia Surgery. Surg Laparosc Endosc Percutan Tech 2024; 34:275-280. [PMID: 38533897 DOI: 10.1097/sle.0000000000001276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/18/2023] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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BACKGROUND Shoulder pain is a condition that seriously discomforts patients and develops caused by a peritoneal tear in laparoscopic extraperitoneal hernia repair (TEP) surgeries. Although surgeons generally prefer general anesthesia for the TEP technique, many studies have been carried out on the use of regional anesthesia in recent years. In our study, we aimed to investigate the efficacy and safety of the combined spinal/epidural anesthesia (CSEA) method to prevent shoulder pain in the TEP technique. METHODS The patients who operated with the TEP procedure were divided into 2 groups; SA (group 1) and CSEA (group 2). The 2 patient groups were compared in terms of sex, age, body mass index, duration of surgery, total operation time, patient satisfaction, pain scores, length of hospital stay, adverse effects, intraoperative, and postoperative complications. RESULTS The number of patients in group 1 was 42 and group 2 was 40. The mean operation time was recorded as 55.9 and 80.2 minutes in groups 1 and 2, respectively, which was statistically significantly shorter in group 1 ( P <0.001). Postoperative pain was significantly less in group 2 for the 4th hour ( P <0.0001) and the 12th hour ( P =0.047). There was no difference between the 2 groups in terms of peritoneal tear ( P =0.860). Intraoperative and postoperative shoulder pain was significantly less in group 2 ( P =0.038, P =0015, respectively). CONCLUSION CSEA is an effective and safe anesthesia method for preventing shoulder pain that develops after TEP surgeries.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Training and Research Hospital
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- Department of General Surgery, Cerrahpasa Medicine Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey
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Zhu Q, Zhang D, Wei Y. Optimal approach for ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks for abdominal surgeries: a protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. BMJ Open 2024; 14:e085680. [PMID: 38697764 PMCID: PMC11086374 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2024-085680] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks are commonly used for postoperative analgesia after various abdominal surgeries. There are several different approaches for performing TAP blocks, mainly including posterior, lateral and subcostal approaches. An increasing number of randomised controlled trials (RCTs) have compared the analgesic effects of different TAP block approaches, but the results have not been consistent. This protocol aims to determine the optimal approach of ultrasound-guided TAP blocks for postoperative analgesia after abdominal surgery. METHODS AND ANALYSIS Four databases, including Web of Science, PubMed, EMBASE and the Cochrane Library will be systematically searched to identify RCTs that compared the analgesic effects of different ultrasound-guided TAP block approaches. The search interval will range from the inception of the databases to 30 July 2024. The postoperative opioid consumption over 24 hours will be defined as the primary outcome. The secondary outcomes will include the analgesia duration, postoperative pain scores at rest and during movement at different timepoints and the incidence of adverse effects. All the statistical analyses will be conducted using RevMan V.5.4. The quality of evidence will be evaluated by the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation approach. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION Ethical approval will not be needed. The results will be submitted to one peer-reviewed journal when completed. PROSPERO REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42024510141.
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- Qiuyu Zhu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital, School of Medicine, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen & Longgang District People's Hospital of Shenzhen, Shenzhen, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Longgang District Maternity & Child Healthcare Hospital of Shenzhen City (Longgang Maternity and Child Institute of Shantou University Medical College), Shenzhen, China
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Hirata Y, Gottumukkala V, Ajith J, Schmeisser JA, Ninan EP, Maxwell JE, Snyder RA, Kim MP, Tran Cao HS, Tzeng CWD, Badgwell BD, Katz MHG, Ikoma N. Laparoscopic transverse abdominis plane block: how I do it and a cost efficiency analysis. Langenbecks Arch Surg 2023; 409:16. [PMID: 38147123 DOI: 10.1007/s00423-023-03210-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2023] [Accepted: 12/17/2023] [Indexed: 12/27/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the efficacy and efficiency of laparoscopic transverse abdominis plane block (Lap-TAP) in patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy and gastrectomy compared to those of ultrasound-guided TAP (US-TAP). METHODS We retrospectively analyzed the records of patients who underwent open or minimally invasive (MIS) pancreatoduodenectomy and major gastrectomy with the use of Lap-TAP or US-TAP at our institution between November 1, 2018, and September 30, 2021. We compared the estimated time and cost associated with Lap-TAP and US-TAP. We also compared postoperative opioid use and pain scores between patients who underwent open laparotomy with these TAPs. RESULTS A total of 194 patients were included. Overall, 114 patients (59%) underwent pancreatectomy, and 80 patients (41%) underwent gastrectomy. Additionally, 138 patients (71%) underwent an open procedure, and 56 patients (29%) underwent MIS. A total of 102 patients (53%) underwent US-TAP, and 92 (47%) underwent Lap-TAP. The median time to skin incision was significantly shorter in the Lap-TAP group (US-TAP, 59 min vs. Lap-TAP, 45 min; P < 0.001), resulting in an estimated reduction in operation cost by $602. Pain scores and postoperative opioid use were similar between Lap-TAP and US-TAP among open surgery patients, indicating equivalent pain control between Lap-TAP and US-TAP. CONCLUSION Lap-TAP was equally effective in pain control as US-TAP after pancreatectomy and gastrectomy, and Lap-TAP can reduce operation time and cost. Lap-TAP is considered the preferred approach for MIS pancreatectomy and gastrectomy, which occasionally needs conversion to laparotomy.
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- Yuki Hirata
- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Financial Planning and Analysis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Financial Planning and Analysis, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Procedures and Therapeutics, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA.
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Liu J, Tian JM, Liu GZ, Sun JN, Gao PF, Zhang YQ, Yue XQ. Application of remimazolam transversus abdominis plane block in gastrointestinal tumor surgery. World J Gastrointest Oncol 2023; 15:2101-2110. [PMID: 38173426 PMCID: PMC10758652 DOI: 10.4251/wjgo.v15.i12.2101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2023] [Revised: 10/26/2023] [Accepted: 11/25/2023] [Indexed: 12/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) is a block of the abdominal afferent nerve fibers between the internal oblique muscle and the transverse abdominal muscle achieved with local anesthetics. It can effectively block the conduction of the anterior nerve of the abdominal wall and exert a good analgesic effect. However, the effect of combining the block with remimazolam on anesthesia in patients undergoing gastrointestinal tumor surgery is still unclear. AIM To examine the effects of combining TAPB with remimazolam on the stress response and postoperative recovery of gastrointestinal tumor surgery patients. METHODS A retrospective analysis was conducted on the clinical data of 102 individuals diagnosed with gastrointestinal malignancies who underwent laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia between April 2020 and June 2023. The patients were categorized into a control group (n = 51), receiving remimazolam for general anesthesia, and an observation group (n = 51), receiving TAPB combined with remimazolam for general anesthesia. A comparison was made between both groups in terms of hemodynamic parameters, stress markers, pain levels, recovery quality, analgesic effects, and adverse reactions during the perioperative period. RESULTS The observation group had significantly higher heart rates at time points 1 min after induction and upon leaving the operating room than the control group (P < 0.05). The mean arterial pressure at time point T1 in the observation group was significantly higher than that in the control group (P < 0.05). Five minutes after extubation, the levels of the hormones adrenaline and noradrenaline in the observation group were considerably lower than those in the control group (P < 0.05). At 12 h, 24 h, and 48 h following surgery, the visual analog scale scores of the observation group were considerably lower than those of the control group (P < 0.05). The observation group had shorter awakening and extubation times and lower Riker sedation-agitation scale scores than the control group (P < 0.05). The observation group exhibited considerably fewer effective pump presses, lower fentanyl dosages, and lower incidences of rescue analgesia within 24 h following surgery than the control group (P < 0.05). CONCLUSION The application effect of TAPB combined with remimazolam general anesthesia in anesthesia of patients undergoing gastrointestinal tumor surgery is good, which is helpful to promote faster recovery after operation.
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- Jun Liu
- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xinxiang Medical University, Weihui 453100, Henan Province, China
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Dost B, De Cassai A, Balzani E, Geraldini F, Tulgar S, Ahiskalioglu A, Karapinar YE, Beldagli M, Navalesi P, Kaya C. Analgesic benefits of pre-operative versus postoperative transversus abdominis plane block for laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a frequentist network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:408. [PMID: 38087218 PMCID: PMC10714465 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-02369-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/23/2023] [Accepted: 12/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has been utilized to alleviate pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). However, the optimal timing of administration remains uncertain. This study aimed to compare the efficacy of pre-operative and postoperative TAP blocks as analgesic options after LC. METHODS A frequentist network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) was conducted. We systematically searched PubMed (via the National Library of Medicine), EMBASE, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Web of Science up to March 2023. The study included RCTs that enrolled adult patients (≥ 18 years) who underwent LC and received either pre-operative or postoperative TAP blocks. The primary outcome assessed was 24-hour postoperative morphine consumption (mg). Additionally, pain rest scores within 3 hours, 12 hours, and 24 hours, as well as postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), were considered as pre-specified secondary outcomes. RESULTS A total of 34 trials with 2317 patients were included in the analysis. Postoperative TAP block demonstrated superiority over the pre-operative TAP block in reducing opioid consumption (MD 2.02, 95% CI 0.87 to 3.18, I2 98.6%, p < 0.001). However, with regards to postoperative pain, neither pre-operative nor postoperative TAP blocks exhibited superiority over each other at any of the assessed time points. The postoperative TAP block consistently ranked as the best intervention using SUCRA analysis. Moreover, the postoperative TAP block led to the most significant reduction in PONV. CONCLUSIONS The findings suggest that the postoperative TAP block may be slightly more effective in reducing 24-hour postoperative opioid consumption and PONV when compared to the pre-operative TAP block. TRIAL REGISTRATION PROSPERO, CRD42023396880 .
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- Burhan Dost
- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Kurupelit, Samsun, TR55139, Turkey.
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit "Sant'Antonio", University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Surgical Science, University of Turin, Torino, Italy
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit "Sant'Antonio", University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
- Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
- Clinical Research, Development and Design Application and Research Center, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Samsun Training and Research Hospital, Samsun University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- UOC Institute of Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
- DIMED Department of Medicine, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, School of Medicine, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Kurupelit, Samsun, TR55139, Turkey
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Haitov Ben Zikri Z, Volis M, Mazur A, Orlova T, Alon H, Bar Yehuda S, Gofman V. The Effect of Various Combinations of Peripheral Nerve Blocks on Postoperative Pain in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Comparative Prospective Study. Int J Clin Pract 2023; 2023:8864012. [PMID: 38045655 PMCID: PMC10689066 DOI: 10.1155/2023/8864012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/08/2023] [Revised: 09/30/2023] [Accepted: 10/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023] Open
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Objectives Most patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) experience moderate to severe pain in the first 24 hours after surgery. The transversus abdominal plane (TAP) is currently used for post-LC analgesia. Posterior, subcostal, or rectus sheath TAP blocks are the conventional approaches used. The aim of the current study was to compare the efficacy of combinations of various peripheral blocks on pain intensity and the use of pain killers, shortly after LC. Methods This was a prospective, double-blind study, in which 200 patients who were about to undergo a LC procedure were recruited and randomized into 4 groups: patients receiving one of the following: TAP block alone, subcostal Tap block alone, subcostal TAP block with a TAP block, or subcostal TAP with a rectus sheath block. The intensity of pain (VAS score) and the use of painkillers were monitored in the recovery unit and in the department for up to 24 hours after surgery. Results Pain levels decreased with time from 3.6 ± 3.2 at 30 minutes to 0.9 ± 2.0 at 24 hours after the surgery. Nevertheless, no difference between the various block types groups was noted. The percentage of patients who consumed analgesic medications decreased over time, from 83% at 30 to 21% at 24 hours after surgery. The mean/median number of medications consumed by each of the patients was lower among the patients who received a combination of 2 blocks compared to those who received a single one (mean/median of 2.7/3 and 2.8/3 for the TAP or subcostal TAP blocks, respectively; 2.5/2 and 2.3/2 for the subcostal TAP + TAP or subcostal TAP + rectus sheath blocks, respectively). Conclusion A combination of peripheral nerve blocks reduced the use of analgesic consumption during the 24 hours after LC surgery, compared to standalone blocks.
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- Zoya Haitov Ben Zikri
- Anesthesiology Department, Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin 70300, Israel
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- Anesthesiology Department, Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin 70300, Israel
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- Anesthesiology Department, Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin 70300, Israel
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- Anesthesiology Department, Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin 70300, Israel
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- Anesthesiology Department, Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin 70300, Israel
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- Anesthesiology Department, Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin 70300, Israel
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- Anesthesiology Department, Shamir Medical Center, Affiliated to Sackler Faculty of Medicine, Tel Aviv University, Zerifin 70300, Israel
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Laparoscopic transversus abdominis plane block reduces postoperative opioid requirements after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Surgery 2023; 173:864-869. [PMID: 36336504 DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2022.07.053] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/08/2022] [Revised: 07/03/2022] [Accepted: 07/19/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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BACKGROUND Surgeons directly contribute to the over-prescription of opioids. Alternative postoperative pain management strategies are necessary to reduce opioid dispensation and combat the opioid epidemic. We set out to examine the effectiveness of a laparoscopic transversus abdominis plane block on reducing opioid requirements after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS In a retrospective cohort analysis, we compared opioid naïve patients who underwent an elective, outpatient laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a transversus abdominis plane block with patients who underwent a laparoscopic cholecystectomy alone between January 2018 and June 2021 at a single institution. Patient characteristics, perioperative pain scores, and postoperative analgesic requirements were compared between cohorts. RESULTS There were 200 patients included in the study (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a transversus abdominis plane block, n = 100; laparoscopic cholecystectomy alone, n = 100). The average postoperative pain scores in the postanesthesia care unit were equivalent between the groups (laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a transversus abdominis plane block = 3.39 versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy alone = 4.17, P = .12), with the mean postanesthesia care unit opioid requirements significantly lower in patients receiving laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a transversus abdominis plane block (12.1 vs 20.4 oral morphine equivalents, P < .001). Patients receiving laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a transversus abdominis plane block were prescribed fewer opioids on discharge (mean 77.5 vs 92.9 oral morphine equivalents, P < .05) and reported using a lower proportion of their opioid prescription at follow-up (83.2% vs 100%, P < .001). Of the patients receiving laparoscopic cholecystectomy with a transversus abdominis plane block, 65% reported using over-the-counter pain medications compared with 82% of patients receiving laparoscopic cholecystectomy alone (P < .001). CONCLUSION Performing a laparoscopic transversus abdominis plane block during elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and effective strategy to reduce postoperative opioid requirements for the treatment of acute postoperative pain.
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Alsharari AF, Abuadas FH, Alnassrallah YS, Salihu D. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block as a Strategy for Effective Pain Management in Patients with Pain during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Systematic Review. J Clin Med 2022; 11:6896. [PMID: 36498471 PMCID: PMC9735918 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11236896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2022] [Revised: 11/08/2022] [Accepted: 11/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), unlike laparotomy, is an invasive surgical procedure, and some patients report mild to moderate pain after surgery. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has been shown to be an appropriate method for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. However, there have been few studies on the efficacy of TAP block after LC surgery, with unclear information on the optimal dose, long-term effects, and clinical significance, and the analgesic efficacy of various procedures, hence the need for this review. Five electronic databases (PubMed, Academic Search Premier, Web of Science, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library) were searched for eligible studies published from inception to the present. Post-mean and standard deviation values for pain assessed were extracted, and mean changes per group were calculated. Clinical significance was determined using the distribution-based approach. Four different local anesthetics (Bupivacaine, Ropivacaine, Lidocaine, and Levobupivacaine) were used at varying concentrations from 0.2% to 0.375%. Ten different drug solutions (i.e., esmolol, Dexamethasone, Magnesium Sulfate, Ketorolac, Oxycodone, Epinephrine, Sufentanil, Tropisetron, normal saline, and Dexmedetomidine) were used as adjuvants. The optimal dose of local anesthetics for LC could be 20 mL with 0.4 mL/kg for port infiltration. Various TAP procedures such as ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (US-TAP) block and other strategies have been shown to be used for pain management in LC; however, TAP blockade procedures were reported to be the most effective method for analgesia compared with general anesthesia and port infiltration. Instead of 0.25% Bupivacaine, 1% Pethidine could be used for the TAP block procedures. Multimodal analgesia could be another strategy for pain management. Analgesia with TAP blockade decreases opioid consumption significantly and provides effective analgesia. Further studies should identify the long-term effects of different TAP block procedures.
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- College of Nursing, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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Li XT, Xue FS, Tian T. A commentary on “Ultrasound-guided versus laparoscopic-guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus No TAP block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy; a randomized double-blind controlled trial”(Int. J. Surg. 2022;101:106639). Int J Surg 2022; 102:106683. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106683] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/09/2022] [Accepted: 05/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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