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Duarte-Medrano G, Nuño-Lámbarri N, Minnuti-Palacios M, Dominguez-Franco A, Dominguez-Cherit JG, Zamora-Meraz R. Navigating challenges in anesthesia for robotic urological surgery: a comprehensive guide. J Robot Surg 2024; 18:300. [PMID: 39073629 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-024-02055-w] [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: 04/17/2024] [Accepted: 07/18/2024] [Indexed: 07/30/2024]
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Robotic surgery has emerged as a cornerstone in urological interventions, offering effectiveness and safety for patients. For anesthesiologists, this technological advancement presents a myriad of new challenges, spanning from patient selection and assessment to intraoperative dynamics and post-surgical pain management. This article aims to elucidate these challenges and provide guidance for anesthesiologists in navigating the complexities of anesthesia administration in robotic urological procedures. Through a detailed exploration of patient optimization, team coordination, intraoperative adjustments, and post-surgical care, this article serves as a valuable resource for ensuring the success of such interventions.
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- Gilberto Duarte-Medrano
- Anesthesiology Department, Hospital Medica Sur, Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 14050, Mexico, Mexico.
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- Translational Research Unit, Medica Sur Clinic & Foundation, Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra Tlalpan, 14050, Mexico, Mexico.
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Escolar 411A, Copilco Universidad, Coyoacán, Mexico, Mexico.
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- Anesthesiology Department, Hospital Medica Sur, Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 14050, Mexico, Mexico
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- Anesthesiology Department, Hospital Medica Sur, Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 14050, Mexico, Mexico
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- Anesthesiology Department, Hospital Medica Sur, Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 14050, Mexico, Mexico
- Escuela de Medicina, Tecnológico de Monterrey, CDMX, Mexico
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- Anesthesiology Department, Hospital Medica Sur, Puente de Piedra 150, Toriello Guerra Tlalpan, Ciudad de México, CDMX, 14050, Mexico, Mexico
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Ní Eochagáin A, Carolan S, Buggy DJ. Regional anaesthesia truncal blocks for acute postoperative pain and recovery: a narrative review. Br J Anaesth 2024; 132:1133-1145. [PMID: 38242803 DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2023.12.020] [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: 04/14/2023] [Revised: 10/22/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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Significant acute postoperative pain remains prevalent among patients who undergo truncal surgery and is associated with increased morbidity, prolonged patient recovery, and increased healthcare costs. The provision of high-quality postoperative analgesia is an important component of postoperative care, particularly within enhanced recovery programmes. Regional anaesthetic techniques have become increasingly prevalent within multimodal analgesic regimens and the widespread adoption of ultrasonography has facilitated the development of novel fascial plane blocks. The number of described fascial plane blocks has increased significantly over the past decade, leading to a burgeoning area of clinical investigation. Their applications are increasing, and truncal fascial plane blocks are increasingly recommended as part of procedure-specific guidelines. Some fascial plane blocks have been shown to be more efficacious than others, with favourable side-effect profiles compared with neuraxial analgesia, and are increasingly utilised in breast, thoracic, and other truncal surgery. However, use of these blocks is debated in regional anaesthesia circles because of limitations in our understanding of their mechanisms of action. This narrative review evaluates available evidence for the analgesic efficacy of the most commonly practised fascial plane blocks in breast, thoracic, and abdominal truncal surgery, in particular their efficacy compared with systemic analgesia, alternative blocks, and neuraxial techniques. We also highlight areas where investigations are ongoing and suggest priorities for original investigations.
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- Aisling Ní Eochagáin
- Department of Anaesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Mater University Hospital, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.
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- Department of Anaesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Mater University Hospital, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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- Department of Anaesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine, Mater University Hospital, School of Medicine, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland; Outcomes Research, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA; Euro-Periscope, The ESA-IC Oncoanaesthesiology Research Group, Europe
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Micali M, Cucciolini G, Bertoni G, Gandini M, Lattuada M, Santori G, Introini C, Corradi F, Brusasco C. Analgesic Strategies for Urologic Videolaparoscopic or Robotic Surgery in the Context of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Protocol: A Prospective Study Comparing Erector Spinae Plane Block versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block. J Clin Med 2024; 13:383. [PMID: 38256522 PMCID: PMC10816131 DOI: 10.3390/jcm13020383] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2023] [Revised: 01/06/2024] [Accepted: 01/09/2024] [Indexed: 01/24/2024] Open
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Regional anesthesia in postoperative pain management has developed in recent years, especially with the advent of fascial plane blocks. This study aims to compare the ultrasound-guided bilateral erector spinae plane block (ESPB) versus the ultrasound-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) on postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic or robotic urologic surgery. This was a prospective observational study; 97 patients (ESPB-group) received bilateral ultrasound-guided ESPB with 20 mL of ropivacaine 0.375% plus 0.5 mcg/kg of dexmedetomidine in each side at the level of T7-T9 and 93 patients (TAPB-group) received bilateral ultrasound-guided TAPB with 20 mL ropivacaine 0.375% or 0.25%. The primary outcome was the postoperative numeric rating scale (NRS) pain score, which was significantly lower in the ESPB group on postoperative days 0, 1, 2, and 3 (p < 0.001) and, consequently, the number of patients requiring postoperative supplemental analgesic rescue therapies was significantly lower (p < 0.001). Concerning the secondary outcomes, consumption of ropivacaine was significantly lower in the group (p < 0.001) and the total amount of analgesic rescue doses was significantly lower in the ESPB-group than the TAPB-group in postoperative days from 2 to 4 (1 vs. 3, p > 0.001). Incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting was higher in the TAPB group and no block-related complications were observed. Our data indicate that ESPB provides postoperative pain control at least as good as TAPB plus morphine, with less local anesthetic needed.
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- Marco Micali
- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (G.C.); (F.C.)
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, NOA—Nuovo Ospedale Apuano, 54100 Massa, Italy;
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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- Department of Surgical Sciences and Integrated Diagnostics (DISC), University of Genoa, 16126 Genoa, Italy;
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- Department of Abdominal Surgery, Urology Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 12128 Genoa, Italy;
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- Department of Surgical, Medical, Molecular Pathology and Critical Care Medicine, University of Pisa, 56126 Pisa, Italy; (G.C.); (F.C.)
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- Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, E.O. Ospedali Galliera, 16128 Genoa, Italy; (M.G.); (M.L.); (C.B.)
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Jones JH. The Impact of Missing Postoperative Longitudinal Pain Data on Study Results Investigating Analgesia from Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Day One Following Abdominal Surgery: A Single-Center Retrospective Chart Review. Local Reg Anesth 2023; 16:173-182. [PMID: 38053774 PMCID: PMC10695121 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s439429] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/07/2023] Open
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Background The aims of this study are to analyze the association between the number of recorded pain scores and baseline pain following surgery, analgesia technique, and patient demographics, as well as the substitution of missing data with the results from mean substitution, last observation carried forward, regression imputation, multiple imputation, and mixed models. Methods This retrospective chart review was approved by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). The following data were collected: patient demographics (age, gender, body mass index (BMI), race, and ethnicity); surgery type and date; analgesia with or without transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block; as well as the time, date, and value for all postoperative pain scores on the first postoperative day (POD). The following null hypotheses were tested: (1) the number of pain recordings will be independent of TAP block analgesia, baseline pain on POD 1, and patient demographics; and (2) there will be no significant differences in pain scores with and without TAP block analgesia following complete case analysis, mean substitution, last observation carried forward, regression imputation, multiple imputation, and mixed models. Results This study analyzed 486 patients including 2562 recorded pain scores. An increase in age by one year is, on average, associated with a 0.04 (95% confidence interval (CI) -0.060 to -0.025) decrease in the number of pain scores recorded (p < 0.001). Black race is associated with 0.763 less pain scores, on average (95% CI -1.49 to -0.039) and this value is statistically significant (p = 0.039). All datasets with substituted values for missing data yield lower pain scores for patients who did not receive TAP block. Significant differences in recorded pain scores are only noted for scores recorded between 0400 and 0759 and 1600-1959 in mixed models. Conclusion Discrepancies in pain score recordings among patients are associated with age and black race. When these discrepancies are addressed with statistical methods, clinically significant differences are appreciated.
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- James Harvey Jones
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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Rosen DC, Winoker JS, Mullen G, Moshier E, Sim A, Pathak P, Wagaskar V, Sfakianos JP, Reddy A, Palese M, Badani KK, Wiklund P, Tewari A, Mehrazin R. Robotic Vs. Ultrasound TAP Block Vs. Local Anesthetic in Urology: Results of UROTAP Randomized Trial. BJU Int 2022; 130:815-822. [PMID: 35727844 DOI: 10.1111/bju.15833] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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OBJECTIVES To prospectively compare robotically administered transperitoneal transversus abdominis plane to ultrasound-guided TAP (UTAP) to local anesthesia (LA) for pain control and narcotic use in robotic prostatectomy (RP) and robotic partial nephrectomy (RPN) patients. SUBJECTS/PATIENTS AND METHODS Patients undergoing RP or RPN were randomized in a single blind 2:2:1 fashion to RTAP:UTAP:LA, with the study powered to evaluate superiority of UTAP to LA and non-inferiority of RTAP to UTAP. We compared time to deliver the block, operating room time, postoperative pain scores using the visual analog scale (VAS), and intraoperative and postoperative analgesia consumption. RESULTS 143 patients were randomized and received a treatment. There was no significant difference in patient baseline characteristics. UTAP did not demonstrate superiority to LA in terms of pain control. RTAP and LA were faster than UTAP (time to perform block 2.5 vs. 2.5 vs. 6.25 min, p<.001). There was no difference in postoperative narcotic, acetaminophen, ketorolac, or ondansetron requirements among all three groups (p>0.05). The study was terminated early due to the unexpected efficacy of LA. CONCLUSION UTAP and RTAP do not provide superior pain control to LA. LA's efficiency, effectiveness, and ease of administration make it a first line therapy for postoperative analgesia.
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- Daniel C Rosen
- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- Department of Urology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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Rani D, Aggarwal S, Gupta A, Mudgal P. Ultrasound guided rectus sheath and transverse abdominis blocks for robotic urological surgeries – A case series. INDIAN JOURNAL OF PAIN 2022. [DOI: 10.4103/ijpn.ijpn_10_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Roebuck E, Beano H, Robinson M, Edwards D, Worrilow WM, Sinks A, Gaston KE, Clark PE, Riggs SB. Surgeon-Administered Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block is Associated with Decreased Opioid Usage and Length of Stay following Radical Cystectomy. Urology 2021; 161:135-141. [PMID: 34864053 DOI: 10.1016/j.urology.2021.11.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/28/2021] [Revised: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/18/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To study the effect of surgeon-administered Transversus Abdominis Plane block (sTAP) on opioid usage and length of stay (LOS). METHODS Starting in April 2018, two surgeons at our institution gradually introduced sTAP for radical cystectomy (RC) patients. We performed a retrospective observational cohort analysis of RC patients catalogued in a prospectively maintained database using the ERAS Interactive Auditing System. Two surgeons adopted the sTAP block technique in April 2018. We included patients undergoing RC for bladder malignancy under ERAS protocol between 1/2017-8/2020. Primary outcomes included LOS, and POD0-3 total opioids consumption measured by morphine milligram equivalents (MME). Multivariable linear or logistic models evaluated the association of TAP with outcomes while controlling for potential confounders. RESULTS Among 178 patients included in analysis, 84 patients underwent sTAP block and 94 did not. Multivariable analysis demonstrated significantly lower POD0-3 total opioid usage (106.4 vs 192.2 MME, p=.004), and mean LOS (5.6 vs 7.7 days, p<.001) among the sTAP group. CONCLUSION sTAP appears to be an effective adjunct to RC care associated with improved LOS, and POD0-3 opioid consumption. Further studies are needed to optimize TAP block technique and anesthetic composition.
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- Emily Roebuck
- Department of Urology, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA, USA
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- Department of Cancer Biostatistics, Levine Cancer Institute/Atrium health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA
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- Department of Urology, Carolinas Medical Center/Atrium Health, Charlotte, NC, USA.
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Shim JW, Jung S, Moon HW, Lee JY, Park J, Lee HM, Kim YS, Hong SH, Chae MS. Rectus sheath block for acute pain management after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. Asian J Surg 2021; 45:1843-1848. [PMID: 34801360 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.10.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 10/12/2021] [Accepted: 10/25/2021] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is a favored surgical approach for treating prostate cancer. However, RALP does not decrease postoperative pain significantly despite its minimal invasiveness. The pain associated with robot-assisted surgery is most severe during the immediate postoperative period. We aimed to demonstrate that preoperative rectus sheath block (RSB) can reduce acute pain after RALP. METHODS A prospective non-randomized study with two parallel groups was performed from June 2020 to August 2020. A total of 100 patients undergoing RALP were divided into two groups: the RSB group (n = 50) and the non-RSB group (n = 50). Ultrasound-guided RSB was performed preoperatively only in the RSB group. The primary outcome of the study was the visual analog scale (VAS) pain score during coughing (VAS-C) 1 h after surgery. In addition, the VAS pain score at rest (VAS-R) and the VAS-C were assessed up to 24 h after surgery. The doses of postoperative opioids consumed were also recorded. RESULTS The RSB group had a significantly lower VAS-C 1 h after RALP (58 [47-73] vs. 74 [63-83] mm, p = 0.001). In addition, the RSB group had significantly lower VAS-R and VAS-C scores, and postoperative opioid requirement, up to 6 h after surgery compared to the non-RSB group. Moreover, the VAS-R was significantly lower in the RSB group than in the non-RSB group 24 h after surgery. CONCLUSION Preoperative RSB significantly improved analgesia during the early period after RALP. The long-term analgesic efficacy of RSB needs further study.
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- Jung-Woo Shim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Shim JW, Jun EH, Bae J, Moon HW, Hong SH, Park J, Lee HM, Hong SH, Chae MS. Intraoperative multimodal analgesic bundle containing dexmedetomidine and ketorolac may improve analgesia after robot-assisted prostatectomy in patients receiving rectus sheath blocks. Asian J Surg 2021; 45:860-866. [PMID: 34373167 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.07.043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/26/2021] [Revised: 07/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/28/2021] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Minimally invasive robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP) has replaced open prostatectomy. However, RALP does not reduce postoperative pain compared to the open approach. We explored whether bundled intraoperative intravenous infusion of dexmedetomidine and ketorolac reduced opioid requirements during the 24 h after RALP. METHODS Eighty patients (two parallel groups) were enrolled in this prospective non-randomized study from September 2020 to November 2020. All received preoperative rectus sheath blocks for analgesia after RALP. A multimodal analgesic bundle (dexmedetomidine and ketorolac) was administered intraoperatively in the study group (n = 39) but not in the control group (n = 40). The total postoperative opioid requirements (expressed in milligrams of intravenous morphine) and pain scores (derived using a visual analog scale) were compared between the two groups up to 24 h after surgery. RESULTS The two groups were demographically similar. During surgery, patients in the study group received less remifentanil and more ephedrine than controls. The study group required significantly less opioids during the 24 h after surgery (28.3 vs. 40.0 mg, p = 0.006). The between-group pain scores differed significantly at 1 and 6 h after surgery. All other postoperative characteristics were comparable between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS The intraoperative multimodal analgesic bundle (intravenous dexmedetomidine and ketorolac) improved postoperative analgesia after RALP in patients with rectus sheath blocks, as evidenced by the opioid-sparing effect after surgery.
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- Jung-Woo Shim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Urology, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul St. Mary's Hospital, College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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PROSPECT guidelines update for evidence-based pain management after prostatectomy for cancer. Anaesth Crit Care Pain Med 2021; 40:100922. [PMID: 34197976 DOI: 10.1016/j.accpm.2021.100922] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/19/2021] [Revised: 05/06/2021] [Accepted: 05/07/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The aim of this review was to update the recommendations for optimal pain management after open and laparoscopic or robotic prostatectomy. Optimal pain management is known to influence postoperative recovery, but patients undergoing open radical prostatectomy typically experience moderate dynamic pain in the immediate postoperative day. Robot-assisted and laparoscopic surgery may be associated with decreased pain levels as opposed to open surgery. We performed a systematic review using Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) with PROcedure SPECific Postoperative Pain ManagemenT (PROSPECT) methodology. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) published in English language, from January 2015 until March 2020, assessing postoperative pain, using analgesic, anaesthetic and surgical interventions, were identified from MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Databases. Of the 1797 studies identified, 35 RCTs and 3 meta-analyses met our inclusion criteria. NSAIDs and COX-2 selective inhibitors proved to lower postoperative pain scores. Continuous intravenous lidocaine reduced postoperative pain scores during open surgery. Local wound infiltration showed positive results in open surgery. Bilateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block was performed at the end of surgery and lowered pain scores in robot-assisted procedures, but results were conflicting for open procedures. Basic analgesia for prostatic surgery should include paracetamol and NSAIDs or COX-2 selective inhibitors. TAP block should be recommended as the first-choice regional analgesic technique for laparoscopic/robotic radical prostatectomy. Intravenous lidocaine should be considered for open surgeries.
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Sisa K, Huoponen S, Ettala O, Antila H, Saari TI, Uusalo P. Effects of pre-emptive pregabalin and multimodal anesthesia on postoperative opioid requirements in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. BMC Urol 2021; 21:14. [PMID: 33530959 PMCID: PMC7856812 DOI: 10.1186/s12894-021-00785-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Accepted: 01/26/2021] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Previous findings indicate that pre-emptive pregabalin as part of multimodal anesthesia reduces opioid requirements compared to conventional anesthesia in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). However, recent studies show contradictory evidence suggesting that pregabalin does not reduce postoperative pain or opioid consumption after surgeries. We conducted a register-based analysis on RALP patients treated over a 5-year period to evaluate postoperative opioid consumption between two multimodal anesthesia protocols. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated patients undergoing RALP between years 2015 and 2019. Patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists status 1-3, age between 30 and 80 years and treated with standard multimodal anesthesia were included in the study. Pregabalin (PG) group received 150 mg of oral pregabalin as premedication before anesthesia induction, while the control (CTRL) group was treated conventionally. Postoperative opioid requirements were calculated as intravenous morphine equivalent doses for both groups. The impact of pregabalin on postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), and length of stay (LOS) was evaluated. RESULTS We included 245 patients in the PG group and 103 in the CTRL group. Median (IQR) opioid consumption over 24 postoperative hours was 15 (8-24) and 17 (8-25) mg in PG and CTRL groups (p = 0.44). We found no difference in postoperative opioid requirement between the two groups in post anesthesia care unit, or within 12 h postoperatively (p = 0.16; p = 0.09). The length of post anesthesia care unit stay was same in each group and there was no difference in PONV Similarly, median postoperative LOS was 31 h in both groups. CONCLUSION Patients undergoing RALP and receiving multimodal analgesia do not need significant amount of opioids postoperatively and can be discharged soon after the procedure. Pre-emptive administration of oral pregabalin does not reduce postoperative opioid consumption, PONV or LOS in these patients.
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- K. Sisa
- Perioperative Services, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Perioperative Services, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
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- Department of Urology, University of Turku, Turku, Finland
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- Perioperative Services, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, P.O. Box 51, 20521 Turku, Finland
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- Perioperative Services, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, P.O. Box 51, 20521 Turku, Finland
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- Perioperative Services, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, Turku University Hospital, Turku, Finland
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Intensive Care, University of Turku, Kiinamyllynkatu 4-8, P.O. Box 51, 20521 Turku, Finland
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Chiancone F, Fabiano M, Ferraiuolo M, de Rosa L, Prisco E, Fedelini M, Meccariello C, Visciola G, Fedelini P. Clinical implications of transversus abdominis plane block (TAP-block) for robot assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy: A single-institute analysis. Urologia 2020; 88:25-29. [PMID: 32945234 DOI: 10.1177/0391560320957226] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of TAP block in improvement of anesthesiological management and perioperative surgical outcomes of robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). METHODS We consecutive enrolled 93 patients with prostate cancer whose underwent RALP at our department from January 2019 to December 2019. Group A included 45 patients who received bilateral TAP block, and Group B included 48 patients who did not received TAP block. TAP blocks were always performed by a single anesthesia team. An elastomeric pump device was used in all patients for post-operative pain management. TAP block was performed according to Rafi's technique, with Ropivacaine 0.375% and dexamethasone 4 mg. Mean values with standard deviations (±SD) were computed and reported for all items. Statistical significance was achieved if p-value was ⩽0.05 (two-sides). RESULTS The two groups showed no difference in the most important demographics and baseline characteristics (p > 0.05). Group A showed a significant longer time of anaesthesia. Moreover, Ketorolac doses (started dose plus continuous post-operative infusion via elastomeric pump) used in Group A were significantly lower than Group B. Despite this, Group B showed statistical significant higher value of NRS PACU and at 12, 24, 48, 72 h than Group A but not at 96 h. Rescue analgesic medication use was significantly higher in the Group B than Group A. Moreover, patency of the intestinal tract and time to ambulation was significantly lower in the Group A. DISCUSSION The use of TAP block during a RALP is a safe procedure that can be applied more appropriately to achieve better pain control. A multimodal protocol that includes locoregional anesthesia, reduction of intra and postoperative use of strong opiates, correct placing of the patient and the use of low pneumoperitoneum pressures should be implemented in order to reach a faster and better post-operative full recovery of patients whose underwent RALP.
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- Urology Department, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, TIPO e OTI, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, TIPO e OTI, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology, TIPO e OTI, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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- General and Specialized Surgery for Women and Children, University of Campania Luigi Vanvitelli, Caserta, Campania, Italy
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- Urology Department, Antonio Cardarelli Hospital, Naples, Italy
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Anaesthetic management for robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy: the first UK national survey of current practice. J Robot Surg 2020; 15:335-341. [PMID: 32583048 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-020-01105-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/15/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is the most common robotic surgical procedure, but there are little published data to inform anaesthetic practice. We aimed to characterise the range of anaesthetic practice for RALP in the United Kingdom through a national survey. We conducted an online national survey to determine current anaesthetic practice for RALP. The survey was distributed to all NHS hospitals within the UK that perform RALP. Thirty-four (79%) of 43 hospitals responded to the survey. Fourteen (41%) centres routinely provide spinal anaesthesia and 79% of these use diamorphine as their intrathecal opioid of choice. Thirty-one (91%) centres administer intravenous strong opioids intraoperatively, and a wide range of non-opioid analgesic agents are also administered. Five (15%) centres reported that they discharge a minority of patients on the day of surgery. High-volume centres are more likely to have a formalised enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway and to provide ambulatory surgery for selected patients. This represents the first UK national survey of anaesthetic practice for RALP. The results of the survey revealed significant variation in anaesthetic practice implying a lack of consensus on best perioperative management.
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