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Jiang P, Tang J, Zhang M, Wang D. Effects of Transverse Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block on the MAC BAR of Sevoflurane in Gynecologic Patients with Laparoscopic Pneumoperitoneal Stimulation: An Up-Down Sequential Allocation Study. J Pain Res 2024; 17:2689-2699. [PMID: 39165721 PMCID: PMC11334912 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s469342] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2024] [Accepted: 08/13/2024] [Indexed: 08/22/2024] Open
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Purpose This study aimed to observe the effect of bilateral transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block on the MACBAR of sevoflurane in gynecological patients with laparoscopic pneumoperitoneal stimulation. Patients and Methods Fifty patients who underwent laparoscopic surgery were randomly assigned to either the control group (n= 25) or the TAP block group (n= 25). Patients in the TAP block group were subjected to a bilateral transversal abdominal muscle plane block with 0.33% ropivacaine (20 mL on each side) guided by ultrasound. The control group received an equal volume of normal saline. The MACBAR of sevoflurane in each group was determined using a sequential allocation technique. Results The MACBAR of sevoflurane in the TAP block group was significantly lower than that in the control group (4.20% [95% confidence interval {CI}, 4.02%-4.38%] vs 5.03% [95% CI, 4.89%-5.18%]). Conclusion Bilateral TAP block can reduce the MACBAR of sevoflurane in gynecological patients with pneumoperitoneum stimulation. Trial Registration Number ChiCTR2100046517. The trial is publicly available and registered at www.chictr.org.cn on May 18, 2021.
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- PingPing Jiang
- Department of Anesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesia, The Second People’s hospital of Neijiang, Neijiang, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesia, Affiliated Hospital of North Sichuan Medical College, Nanchong, Sichuan, People’s Republic of China
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Yoon JP, Kim HY, Jung J, Lee J, Park S, Byeon GJ. Analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block with or without rectus sheath block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized, controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:203. [PMID: 38851689 PMCID: PMC11162032 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-024-02590-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: 11/29/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 06/10/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is commonly used for pain control in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. However, significant pain persists, affecting patient recovery and sleep quality on the day of surgery. We compared the analgesic effect of ultrasound-guided TAP block with or without rectus sheath (RS) block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy using the visual analog scale (VAS) scores. METHODS The study was registered before patient enrollment at the Clinical Research Information Service (registration number: KCT0006468, 19/08/2021). 88 American Society of Anesthesiologist physical status I-III patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were divided into two groups. RS-TAP group received right lateral and right subcostal TAP block, and RS block with 0.2% ropivacaine (30 mL); Bi-TAP group received bilateral and right subcostal TAP block with same amount of ropivacaine. The primary outcome was visual analogue scale (VAS) for 48 h postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included the use of rescue analgesics, cumulative intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA) consumption, patient satisfaction, sleep quality, and incidence of adverse events. RESULTS There was no significant difference in VAS score between two groups for 48 h postoperatively. We found no difference between the groups in any of the secondary outcomes: the use of rescue analgesics, consumption of IV-PCA, patient satisfaction with postoperative pain control, sleep quality, and the incidence of postoperative adverse events. CONCLUSION Both RS-TAP and Bi-TAP blocks provided clinically acceptable pain control in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy, although there was no significant difference between two combination blocks in postoperative analgesia or sleep quality.
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- Jung-Pil Yoon
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Geumoro 20, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, 50612, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Geumoro 20, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, 50612, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Geumoro 20, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, 50612, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Geumoro 20, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, 50612, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Geumoro 20, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, 50612, Republic of Korea
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Geumoro 20, Yangsan, Gyeongnam, 50612, Republic of Korea.
- Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Yangsan, Republic of Korea.
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Ahuja V, Mahajan A, Thapa D, Mitra S, Gupta D, Gupta S, Sharma R, Singh S. Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of two different fascial blocks in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery: A randomized control trial. J Anaesthesiol Clin Pharmacol 2024; 40:228-234. [PMID: 38919452 PMCID: PMC11196042 DOI: 10.4103/joacp.joacp_424_22] [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: 12/04/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2023] [Accepted: 04/09/2023] [Indexed: 06/27/2024] Open
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Background and Aims Moderate-to-severe intensity pain is reported on the first day following lower abdominal surgery. No study has compared transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block with retrolaminar block (RLB) in laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery for postoperative pain relief. Material and Methods In this prospective, randomized trial, 42 male patients of American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I and II, aged 18-65 years, and having a BMI <40 kg/m2 received TAP or RLB following laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery. A standard general anesthetic technique was performed. Patients were randomized into two groups: single-shot TAP block (group I) (n = 21) or the RLB (group II) (n = 21) with bilateral 20 ml of 0.375% ropivacaine. Postoperatively, IV paracetamol 1 g was administered as rescue analgesia. Postoperative cumulative Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) score 24 hours after surgery was considered as the primary outcome. Results Postoperative cumulative VAS score at rest at 24 h, represented as mean ± S.D (95% CI), in the TAP block group was 3.54 ± 3.04 (2.16-4.93) and in the RLB group was 6.09 ± 4.83 (3.89-8.29). P value was 0.112 and VAS on movement was 7.95 ± 3.41 (6.39-9.50 [2.5-15.0]) in TAP block group, whereas P value was 0.110 and VAS on movement was 10.83 ± 5.51 (8.32-13.34) in the RLB group. Conclusion Similar postoperative cumulative pain score on movement at 24 h was present in patients receiving TAP block or RLB. However, VAS score at rest and on movement was reduced in patients receiving TAP block at 18 and 24 h postoperatively.
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- Vanita Ahuja
- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Surgery, Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh, India
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Lohmöller K, Carstensen V, Pogatzki-Zahn EM, Freys SM, Weibel S, Schnabel A. Regional anaesthesia for postoperative pain management following laparoscopic, visceral, non-oncological surgery a systematic review and meta-analysis. Surg Endosc 2024; 38:1844-1866. [PMID: 38307961 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-023-10667-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: 09/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/29/2023] [Indexed: 02/04/2024]
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BACKGROUND Postoperative pain management following laparoscopic, non-oncological visceral surgery in adults is challenging. Regional anaesthesia could be a promising component in multimodal pain management. METHODS We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis with GRADE assessment. Primary outcomes were postoperative acute pain intensity at rest/during movement after 24 h, the number of patients with block-related adverse events and the number of patients with postoperative paralytic ileus. RESULTS 82 trials were included. Peripheral regional anaesthesia combined with general anaesthesia versus general anaesthesia may result in a slight reduction of pain intensity at rest at 24 h (mean difference (MD) - 0.72 points; 95% confidence interval (CI) - 0.91 to - 0.54; I2 = 97%; low-certainty evidence), which was not clinically relevant. The evidence is very uncertain regarding the effect on pain intensity during activity at 24 h (MD -0.8 points; 95%CI - 1.17 to - 0.42; I2 = 99%; very low-certainty evidence) and on the incidence of block-related adverse events. In contrast, neuraxial regional analgesia combined with general anaesthesia (versus general anaesthesia) may reduce postoperative pain intensity at rest in a clinical relevant matter (MD - 1.19 points; 95%CI - 1.99 to - 0.39; I2 = 97%; low-certainty evidence), but the effect is uncertain during activity (MD - 1.13 points; 95%CI - 2.31 to 0.06; I2 = 95%; very low-certainty evidence). There is uncertain evidence, that neuraxial regional analgesia combined with general anaesthesia (versus general anaesthesia) increases the risk for block-related adverse events (relative risk (RR) 5.11; 95%CI 1.13 to 23.03; I2 = 0%; very low-certainty evidence). CONCLUSION This meta-analysis confirms that regional anaesthesia might be an important part of multimodal postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic visceral surgery, e.g. in patients at risk for severe postoperative pain, and with large differences between surgical procedures and settings. Further research is required to evaluate the use of adjuvants and the additional benefit of regional anaesthesia in ERAS programmes. PROTOCOL REGISTRATION PROSPERO CRD42021258281.
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- Katharina Lohmöller
- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Muenster, Albert-Schweitzer Campus 1 A, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Muenster, Albert-Schweitzer Campus 1 A, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Muenster, Albert-Schweitzer Campus 1 A, 48149, Münster, Germany
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- Department of Surgery, DIAKO Diakonie Hospital, Bremen, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care, Emergency and Pain Medicine, University Hospital Würzburg, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Medicine, University Hospital of Muenster, Albert-Schweitzer Campus 1 A, 48149, Münster, Germany.
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Zeng J, Hong A, Gu Z, Jian J, Liang X. Efficacy of transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative nausea and vomiting: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2024; 24:87. [PMID: 38429757 PMCID: PMC10905943 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-024-02469-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: 06/04/2023] [Accepted: 02/24/2024] [Indexed: 03/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a common postoperative complication, and Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block can provide effective analgesia for surgical operation. However, but there is not enough evidence to prove its advantage for nausea and vomiting. The objective of this meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of TAP block on PONV. METHODS Two independent researchers conducted searches for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) in PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials. We used Review Manager software for meta-analysis. RESULTS In this meta-analysis, twenty-six trials with 1981 patients were examined. The results showed that TAP block reduced postoperative nausea (Risk Difference (RD) = -0.10, 95% confidence interval (CI): -0.15 to -0.05) compared with no TAP block. TAP block reduced the dose of fentanyl (Standardized Mean Difference (SMD) = -1.17, 95% CI: -2.07 to -0.26) and morphine (SMD = -1.12, 95% CI: -2.10 to -0.13) compared with no TAP block, when the timing of administration was before surgery (RD = -0.13, 95% CI: -0.19 to -0.07). TAP block reduced postoperative nausea when the ropivacaine dosage is ≤ 100 mg (RD = -0.13, 95% CI: -0.21 to -0.06), bupivacaine dosage ≥ 100 mg ( RD = -0.08, 95% CI: -0.13 to -0.03), and when the ropivacaine concentration was ≤ 0.375% (RD = -0.11, 95% CI: -0.18 to -0.04). TAP block significantly reduced the incidence of nausea when the types of opioid drugs in PCA is tramadol (RD = -0.13, 95% CI: -0.24 to -0.03). TAP block could reduce the VAS (SMD= -0.99, 95% CI: -1.29 to -0.70) and reduce the time of extubation (SMD = -0.71, 95% CI: -1.34 to -0.08). CONCLUSION The meta-analysis conducted in this study revealed that TAP block could reduce the incidence of PONV, and the efficacy of TAP block may be influenced by factors such as administration time, local anesthetic dosage and concentration, types of opioid drugs in PCA.
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- Jinfang Zeng
- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, 214002, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Nanjing, University of Chinese Medicine, Jiangsu Province Hospital of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, 210000, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, 214002, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, 214002, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Jiangnan University Medical Center, Affiliated Wuxi Clinical College of Nantong University, Wuxi, 214002, China.
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Faisal H, Qamar F, Martinez S, Razmi S, Oviedo R, Masud F. Learning curve of ultrasound-guided surgeon-administered transversus abdominis plane (UGSA-TAP) block on a porcine model. Heliyon 2024; 10:e25006. [PMID: 38322832 PMCID: PMC10844114 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e25006] [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: 10/03/2022] [Revised: 11/22/2023] [Accepted: 01/18/2024] [Indexed: 02/08/2024] Open
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Background Surgeons commonly perform ultrasound-guided Transversus Abdominis Plane blocks to manage acute pain following abdominal surgeries. There is no consensus on whether surgeons should undergo basic hands-on training to perform TAP blocks or if video-based learning is sufficient. We theorized that simulation-based learning is superior to video-based learning. In the present study, we present the analysis of technical skills of UGSA-TAP block performance on a live porcine model by general surgery trainees after undergoing video or simulation-based learning. Methods We performed a prospective, double-blinded, randomized study. Ten surgery residents and two surgery critical-care fellows (n = 12) without prior experience in performing the TAP block were recruited. The participants were randomized either into a video-based or simulation-based training group. After that, all participants performed a TAP block on a live anesthetized pig, which was recorded and scored by three blinded anesthesiologists. All participants completed a post-performance survey to assess their confidence in gaining competency in the UGSA-TAP block. Statistical analyses were performed to assess the differences between the two groups. P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results All simulation-based learning participants successfully performed a survey scan, identified the three muscular layers of the abdominal wall, and identified the transversus abdominis plane compared to 50 %, 50 %, and 33 % video-based learning group participants for the respective parameters (p < 0.05). While some performance metrics showed no statistically significant differences between the groups, substantial effect sizes (Cohen's ℎ up to 1.07) highlighted notable differences in participants' performance. Both groups exhibited confidence in core competencies, with varied rates of satisfactory skill execution. Performance assessed using a global rating scale revealed a higher passing rate for the simulation group (83 % vs. 33 %). Participant feedback via the Likert scale reflected confidence post-training. Inter-rater reliability (0.83-1) confirmed the robustness of study evaluations. Conclusion The UGSA-TAP block curriculum should be introduced into the surgical residency programs with an emphasis on simulation-based learning to enhance the procedural skills of the trainees before transitioning to surgical patients.
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- H. Faisal
- Clinical Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College, USA
- Clinical Surgery at Houston Methodist Academic Institute, USA
- Clinical Medicine at Texas A&M University, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX, USA
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- Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Clinical Surgery at Texas A&M College of Medicine, Surgery Residency Program Director/Interim Chief of the Division of Acute Care Surgery, Houston Methodist Hospital, USA
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- Texas A&M College of Medicine EnMed, Houston, TX, USA
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- Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University, Texas A&M University College of Medicine, USA
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- Anesthesiology at Houston Methodist Academic Institute, Medical Director, Center for Critical Care, USA
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Mannava S, Hafezi N, Turk F, Colgate C, Askegard-Giesmann J, Markel T, Horn N, Gray B. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block VS. Local Wound Infiltration for Elective Minimally Invasive Cholecystectomy in Children: A Prospective Randomized Trial. J Pediatr Surg 2024; 59:96-102. [PMID: 37863700 DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2023.09.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2023] [Accepted: 09/06/2023] [Indexed: 10/22/2023]
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BACKGROUND The efficacy of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus local anesthetic wound infiltration (LWI) in pediatric laparoscopic surgery is largely unknown. The objective of this study was to prospectively analyze this in minimally invasive cholecystectomy. We hypothesized that TAP block would be superior to LWI in terms of pain control and post-operative complications. METHODS We conducted a prospective, randomized, single-blinded, controlled trial between 2017 and 2022 after obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. After randomization, patients received a standard amount of ropivacaine via either 1) ultrasound-guided TAP block after general anesthesia induction or 2) local injection at port insertion by the operating surgeon. We collected data including operative time, pain scores, and medication usage post-operatively. We used descriptive statistics to report all endpoints and compared data with t-tests and Fisher's exact tests. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS We enrolled 85 patients (43 LWI, 42 TAP). Mean [standard deviation] age and body mass index (BMI) in the LWI and TAP groups were 14.8 [1.9] and 14.7 [2] years and 29.9 [7.2] and 27.4 [8.2] kilogram/meter2 (kg/m2) respectively. We did not find any significant differences in postoperative opioid use, pain scores, and gastrointestinal symptoms. TAP patients had significantly longer time between anesthesia-start and procedure-start (p < 0.001), although total time under anesthesia was not significantly different (p = 0.540). CONCLUSION There are no significant differences between equal administration of local anesthetic by TAP block and surgeon administered LWI during minimally invasive cholecystectomy. TYPE OF STUDY Randomized clinical trial. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level II.
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- Sindhu Mannava
- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Suite 2500, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Suite 2500, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Suite 2500, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Center for Outcomes Research in Surgery, 545 Barnhill Drive, Emerson Hall, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Suite 2500, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesia, 1130 W Michigan Street, Fesler Hall Room 204, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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- Indiana University School of Medicine, Department of Surgery, Division of Pediatric Surgery, 705 Riley Hospital Drive, Suite 2500, Indianapolis, IN, USA
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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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De Cassai A, Sella N, Geraldini F, Tulgar S, Ahiskalioglu A, Dost B, Manfrin S, Karapinar YE, Paganini G, Beldagli M, Luoni V, Ordulu BBK, Boscolo A, Navalesi P. Single-shot regional anesthesia for laparoscopic cholecystectomies: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Korean J Anesthesiol 2023; 76:34-46. [PMID: 36345156 PMCID: PMC9902189 DOI: 10.4097/kja.22366] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/22/2022] [Revised: 09/05/2022] [Accepted: 11/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Different regional anesthesia (RA) techniques have been used for laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), but there is no consensus on their comparative effectiveness. Our objective was to evaluate the effect of RA techniques on patients undergoing LC using a network meta-analysis approach. METHODS We conducted a systematic review and network meta-analysis. We searched PubMed, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), Scopus, and Web of Science (Science and Social Science Citation Index) using the following PICOS criteria: (P) adult patients undergoing LC; (I) any RA single-shot technique with injection of local anesthetics; (C) placebo or no intervention; (O) postoperative opioid consumption expressed as morphine milligram equivalents (MME), rest pain at 12 h and 24 h post-operation, postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), length of stay; and (S) randomized controlled trials. RESULTS A total of 84 studies were included. With the exception of the rectus sheath block (P = 0.301), the RA techniques were superior to placebo at reducing opioid consumption. Regarding postoperative pain, the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block (-1.80 on an 11-point pain scale) and erector spinae plane (ESP) block (-1.33 on an 11-point pain scale) were the most effective at 12 and 24 h. The TAP block was also associated with the greatest reduction in PONV. CONCLUSIONS RA techniques are effective at reducing intraoperative opioid use, postoperative pain, and PONV in patients undergoing LC. Patients benefit the most from the bilateral paravertebral, ESP, quadratus lumborum, and TAP blocks.
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- Alessandro De Cassai
- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, 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, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ataturk University School of Medicine, Erzurum, Turkey
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ondokuz Mayis University Faculty of Medicine, Samsun, Turkey
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine - DIMED, University 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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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
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- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, University Hospital of Padua, Padua, Italy
- UOC Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, Department of Medicine - DIMED, University of Padua, Padua, Italy
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Chen L, He W, Liu X, Lv F, Li Y. Application of opioid-free general anesthesia for gynecological laparoscopic surgery under ERAS protocol: a non-inferiority randomized controlled trial. BMC Anesthesiol 2023; 23:34. [PMID: 36707777 PMCID: PMC9881250 DOI: 10.1186/s12871-023-01994-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2022] [Accepted: 01/25/2023] [Indexed: 01/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) is now widely used in various surgical fields including gynecological laparoscopic surgery, but the advantages of opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) in gynecological laparoscopic surgery under ERAS protocol are inexact. AIMS This study aims to assess the effectiveness and feasibility of OFA technique versus traditional opioid-based anesthesia (OA) technique in gynecological laparoscopic surgery under ERAS. METHODS Adult female patients aged 18 ~ 65 years old undergoing gynecological laparoscopic surgery were randomly divided into OFA group (Group OFA, n = 39) with esketamine and dexmedetomidine or OA group (Group OA, n = 38) with sufentanil and remifentanil. All patients adopted ERAS protocol. The primary outcome was the area under the curve (AUC) of Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores (AUCVAS) postoperatively. Secondary outcomes included intraoperative hemodynamic variables, awakening and orientation recovery times, number of postoperative rescue analgesia required, incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) perioperatively. RESULTS AUCVAS was (Group OFA, 16.72 ± 2.50) vs (Group OA, 15.99 ± 2.72) (p = 0.223). No difference was found in the number of rescue analgesia required (p = 0.352). There were no between-group differences in mean arterial pressure (MAP) and heart rate (HR) (p = 0.211 and 0.659, respectively) except MAP at time of surgical incision immediately [(Group OFA, 84.38 ± 11.08) vs. (Group OA, 79.00 ± 8.92), p = 0.022]. Times of awakening and orientation recovery in group OFA (14.54 ± 4.22 and 20.69 ± 4.92, respectively) were both longer than which in group OA (12.63 ± 3.59 and 18.45 ± 4.08, respectively) (p = 0.036 and 0.033, respectively). The incidence of PONV in group OFA (10.1%) was lower than that in group OA (28.9%) significantly (p = 0.027). The postoperative PSQI was lower than the preoperative one in group OFA (p = 0.013). CONCLUSION In gynecological laparoscopic surgery under ERAS protocol, OFA technique is non-inferior to OA technique in analgesic effect and intraoperative anesthesia stability. Although awakening and orientation recovery times were prolonged compared to OA, OFA had lower incidence of PONV and improved postoperative sleep quality. TRIAL REGISTRATION ChiCTR2100052761, 05/11/2021.
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- Liang Chen
- grid.412679.f0000 0004 1771 3402Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui People’s Republic of China ,grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XDepartment of Anesthesiology, The Second People’s Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- grid.186775.a0000 0000 9490 772XDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Second People’s Hospital of Hefei, Hefei Hospital Affiliated to Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui People’s Republic of China
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- grid.412679.f0000 0004 1771 3402Department of Anesthesiology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui People’s Republic of China
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Dai L, Ling X, Qian Y. Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Combined with Patient-Controlled Intravenous Analgesia on Postoperative Analgesia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: a Double-Blind, Randomized Controlled Trial. J Gastrointest Surg 2022; 26:2542-2550. [PMID: 36100826 PMCID: PMC9674727 DOI: 10.1007/s11605-022-05450-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2022] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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PURPOSE To compare the effect of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) combined with patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA) and PCIA alone on analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). METHODS In this double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 160 patients undergoing LC were randomized into the TAPB group (n = 80) and PCIA group (n = 80). Bilateral ultrasound-guided TAPB was performed with 20 mL 0.5% ropivacaine and the PCIA pump was given after LC in the TAPB group. The PCIA group received the PCIA pump alone as a control group. The primary outcome was postoperative pain, assessed by the visual analog scale (VAS). RESULTS VAS pain (including abdominal wall pain or visceral pain) scores at rest and coughing were significantly lower in the TAPB group at 1, 4, 12, 24, 36, and 48 h after LC (P < 0.05). Postoperative additional analgesic needs, analgesic pump compressions, and PCIA analgesic dosages, and total morphine equivalents were significantly reduced in the TAPB group, and postoperative hospital stay, total hospitalization expenses, expenses within 24 h or 48 h (from analgesia and adverse reactions), and patient satisfaction were significantly higher in the TAPB group than the PCIA group (all P < 0.05). No significant between-group differences were observed in operation time, intraoperative blood loss, unplugging the analgesic pump due to adverse reactions, first exhaust time, and postoperative adverse events between the two groups. CONCLUSIONS Ultrasound-guided TAPB combined with PCIA was an effective and safe perioperative analgesic technique for patients undergoing LC compared to PCIA only.
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- Liming Dai
- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No.123 Kangfu Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China.
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No.123 Kangfu Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, No.123 Kangfu Road, Jinghu District, Wuhu, 241000, Anhui, China
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Rahimzadeh P, Faiz SHR, Salehi S, Imani F, Mueller AL, Sabouri AS. Unilateral Right-Sided Ultrasound-Guided Erector Spinae Plane Block for Post-Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Analgesia: A Randomized Control Trial. Anesth Pain Med 2022; 12:e132152. [PMID: 36938107 PMCID: PMC10016115 DOI: 10.5812/aapm-132152] [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: 10/01/2022] [Revised: 11/26/2022] [Accepted: 11/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Background Post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) pain control is still an issue postoperatively. Objectives We investigated the effectiveness of the unilateral right-side ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on post-LC pain intensity and opioid consumption. Methods This is a parallel-arm randomized control trial on 62 adult patients with an American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≤ 2 who underwent LC. The patients were randomized into 2 groups (the block group [BG] and the control group [CG]; n = 31 per group). BG received a single-shot right-sided T7 ESPB with 20 mL of 0.2% ropivacaine at arrival time in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU). CG) received no regional anesthesia. Both groups received patient-controlled intravenous fentanyl and rescue meperidine for analgesia. The primary outcome was the pain intensity determined using a Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) in the first 24 hours after surgery. Secondary outcomes included total fentanyl and meperidine consumption within 24 hours. Results Median pain scores were significantly higher in CG at rest and with coughing up to 12 hours after surgery compared with BG. Pain scores were higher in CG with a cough at 24 hours compared with BG (median 1 [interquartile range (IQR) 1, 2] vs. 1 [1, 0]; P = 0.0005). Total fentanyl consumption and meperidine consumption within 24 hours were significantly lower in BG compared with CG (median 60 µg [IQR 60, 90] vs 250 µg [90, 300]; P < 0.0001 and median 20 µg [IQR 10, 20] vs 25 [20, 25]; P = 0.002, respectively). Conclusions A single-shot, right-sided, unilateral ESPB decreases post-LC opioid consumption and pain.
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- Poupak Rahimzadeh
- Pain Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Minimally Invasive Surgery Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pain Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pain Research Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachussetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachussetts, USA
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- Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachussetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachussetts, USA
- Corresponding Author: Department of Anesthesia, Critical Care and Pain Medicine, Massachussetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachussetts, USA.
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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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Kim HC, Song Y, Lee JS, Jeong ME, Lee Y, Lim JH, Kim DH. Comparison of pharmacologic therapies alone versus operative techniques in combination with pharmacologic therapies for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized controlled trial. Int J Surg 2022; 104:106763. [PMID: 35803512 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2022.106763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2022] [Revised: 06/18/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) causes moderate pain. Various operative analgesic techniques and pharmacologic treatments can reduce postoperative pain. This single-center, single-surgeon randomized controlled study aimed to assess the efficacy of combined operative analgesic techniques and pharmacologic analgesia in decreasing pain in patients undergoing LC. MATERIALS AND METHODS Fifty-nine patients scheduled for LC were assigned into two groups. In the pharmacologic analgesia (P) group (n = 29), patients were treated with pharmacologic intervention, including preoperative celecoxib (200 mg), intraoperative acetaminophen (1 g), and dexamethasone (8 mg). In the operative analgesic treatments with pharmacologic analgesia (OP) group (n = 30), patients were treated with both operative analgesic techniques and pharmacologic analgesia, including low-pressure pneumoperitoneum, intraperitoneal normal saline irrigation, and aspiration of intraperitoneal carbon dioxide. The area under the curve (AUC) of pain score for postoperative 24 h was assessed at 0, 2, 6, and 24 h post-operation. The analgesic requirements and sleep quality at postoperative day 1 were assessed. RESULTS The AUC/24 h of pain scores at rest and on cough were lower in the OP group (p < 0.001 and p = 0.001, respectively). The pain scores at rest were lower in the OP group at postoperative 2, 6, and 24 h (p = 0.001, p = 0.001, and p = 0.048, respectively). The pain scores on cough were lower in the OP group at postoperative 2 and 6 h (p = 0.004 and p = 0.008, respectively). Analgesic requirements were comparable. The sleep quality score at postoperative day 1 was higher in the OP group (56 ± 18 vs. 67 ± 15, absolute difference, 10; 95% confidence interval, 2 to 19; p = 0.017). CONCLUSIONS Combined operative analgesic therapies and pharmacologic analgesia compared to pharmacologic analgesia alone decreased pain scores and increased sleep quality in patients undergoing LC.
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- Hyun-Chang Kim
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine and Anesthesia and Pain Research Institute, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
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Mukhtar S, Ishag Adam M, Martinez-Jimenez E, Naseem H, Sherawala I, Mehta SM, Mohammed Saeed Muthanna F, Muqtadir A, Barkat R. Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Local Anesthetic Wound Infiltration for Postoperative Analgesia in Adult Patients Undergoing Hernia Repair in Daycare Procedure: A Randomized Control Trial. Cureus 2022; 14:e21311. [PMID: 35186570 PMCID: PMC8849506 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.21311] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 01/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Introduction: Various modalities are now being used to manage postoperative pain, such as regional nerve blocks techniques, continuous epidural analgesia, patient-controlled analgesia, opioids, and systemic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. This study compared the mean postoperative pain score between ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and a local anesthetic wound infiltration at the surgical incision site. Methodology: A prospective, comparative, randomized controlled trial (RCT) was carried out from February 2021 to September 2021. The study was conducted in the anesthesia department of Dow University of Health Sciences, Karachi, Pakistan. Patients aged 18-80 years presenting with elective surgery of (both direct and indirect) inguinal hernia repair were enrolled in the study. Participants were randomly assigned into one of the two groups that are local anesthetic wound infiltration (Group A) and TAP block (Group B). The mean pain score was assessed using a visual analog scale and compared between the two groups. Results: The study included 168 patients grouped in two different groups. The mean age in Group A was 43.87 (+17.21), and Group B was 47.01 (±15.37). Mean pain scores in groups A and B were 6.36±1.94 vs 4.51 ± 1.99 (p-value=0.001). The pain rescue medications were given to 57.14% of patients in Group A and 34.52% of patients in Group B, and it was significantly different in the two groups (p-value=0.003). It was found that patients in Group A reported more severe pain (41.67%) than patients in Group B (10.71%). Conclusion: When compared to local anesthetic wound infiltration, ultrasound-guided TAP block had better analgesic activity compared to local anesthetic wound infiltration.
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Suragul W, Tantawanit A, Rungsakulkij N, Muangkaew P, Tangtawee P, Mingphrudhi S, Vassanasiri W, Lertsithichai P, Aeesoa S, Apinyachon W. OUP accepted manuscript. BJS Open 2022; 6:6594075. [PMID: 35639946 PMCID: PMC9154337 DOI: 10.1093/bjsopen/zrac066] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2022] [Revised: 03/18/2022] [Accepted: 04/12/2022] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Background Local anaesthetic infiltration is widely used to reduce pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). This trial evaluated the effect of depth of local anaesthetic infiltration on postoperative pain reduction after LC. Methods Patients undergoing elective LC between March 2018 and February 2019 were randomized into no infiltration, subcutaneous infiltration, and rectus sheath infiltration using bupivacaine. The primary outcome was 24-h postoperative cumulative morphine use, and the secondary outcomes were mean 24-h Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) for pain, and nausea, and vomiting. Subgroups were compared and multivariable analyses were performed. Results Out of 170 eligible patients, 162 were selected and 150 patients were analysed: 48 in the no-infiltration group, 50 in the subcutaneous infiltration group, and 52 in the rectus sheath infiltration group. The groups had similar clinical features, although mean BMI was higher in the subcutaneous infiltration group (P = 0.001). The 24-h cumulative morphine use in the rectus sheath infiltration group was significantly lower than in the no-infiltration group (P = 0.043), but no difference was observed between the subcutaneous infiltration and no-infiltration groups (P = 0.999). One hour after surgery, the rectus sheath infiltration group had a significantly lower NRS score than the no-infiltration and subcutaneous infiltration groups respectively (P = 0.006 and P = 0.031); however, the score did not differ among the three groups at any of the time points from 2 h after the surgery. The incidence of nausea or vomiting was comparable among the three groups. Multivariable analysis documented that a lower dose of morphine use was associated with rectus sheath infiltration (P = 0.004) and diabetes (P = 0.001); whereas, increased morphine use was associate with age (P = 0.040) and a longer duration of surgery (P = 0.007). Conclusions Local anaesthetic infiltration into the rectus sheath reduced postoperative cumulative morphine use and the immediate NRS score in patients undergoing LC; however, the pain scores were comparable 2 h after surgery. Registration number TCTR20201103002 (http://www.thaiclinicaltrials.org).
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- Wikran Suragul
- Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Surgery, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
- Correspondence to: Worapot Apinyachon, Department of Anesthesiology, Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10400, Thailand (e-mail: )
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Ozciftci S, Sahiner Y, Sahiner IT, Akkaya T. Is Right Unilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block Successful in Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy? Int J Clin Pract 2022; 2022:2668215. [PMID: 35685608 PMCID: PMC9159215 DOI: 10.1155/2022/2668215] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2021] [Accepted: 02/03/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is used for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. In laparoscopic cholecystectomy, the incisions are located mainly on the upper right side of the abdomen. AIMS We aim to determine the efficacy of less-invasive ultrasound-guided right unilateral oblique subcostal TAP block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy on postoperative analgesia by comparing patients undergoing bilateral TAP block and a control group. METHODS Ninety patients were equally divided into control, unilateral, and bilateral TAP block groups. TAP blocks were conducted before anesthesia. No block was applied to the control group. Patients' demographics and postoperative pain, satisfaction, and nausea-vomiting scores and tramadol/ondansetron doses were evaluated. RESULTS There was no significant difference in the verbal numerical rating scale for pain scores at rest and during coughing (VNRS-R and VNRS-C) between unilateral and bilateral TAP block groups at postoperative 1 hour, 2 hour, 4 hour, 8 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hours. In addition, VNRS-R and VNRS-C scores were significantly higher in the control group than in the other two groups. Tramadol consumption in the control group was significantly higher than in the unilateral and bilateral TAP block groups (p ≤ 0.01), while no significant difference was identified between unilateral and bilateral TAP block groups (p=0.303). Nausea-vomiting scores and ondansetron consumption did not differ significantly between all the groups. Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in unilateral and bilateral groups (p < 0.01, p < 0.01) than in the control group, while there was no significant difference between unilateral and bilateral TAP block groups (p=0.793). CONCLUSIONS Right unilateral TAP block provides postoperative analgesia as effective as bilateral TAP block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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- Serhat Ozciftci
- Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Çorum Merkez, Turkey
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- Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Çorum Merkez, Turkey
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- Hitit University Faculty of Medicine, Department of General Surgery, Çorum Merkez, Turkey
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- University of Health Science, Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology and Reanimation and Pain Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
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Jung J, Jung W, Ko EY, Chung YH, Koo BS, Chung JC, Kim SH. Impact of Bilateral Subcostal Plus Lateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Quality of Recovery After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Anesth Analg 2021; 133:1624-1632. [PMID: 34591808 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005762] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Previous research has not evaluated the potential effect of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block on quality of recovery following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Therefore, we investigated whether addition of the bilateral subcostal and lateral TAP (bilateral dual TAP [BD-TAP]) blocks to multimodal analgesia would improve the quality of recovery as assessed with the Quality of Recovery-40 (QoR-40). METHODS Patients age 18 to 60 years who were scheduled to undergo elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized to the BD-TAP or control group. The BD-TAP group received the BD-TAP block with multimodal analgesia under general anesthesia, using 0.25% ropivacaine, and the control group was treated with the same method, except that they received the sham block using 0.9% normal saline. Both groups had the same multimodal analgesia regimen, consisting of intravenous dexamethasone, propacetamol, ibuprofen, and oxycodone. The primary outcome was the QoR-40 score at 24 hours after surgery. Data were analyzed using the independent t test, Mann-Whitney U test, χ2 test, and Fisher exact test. RESULTS Thirty-eight patients in each group were recruited. The mean QoR-40 score decreased by 13.6 (95% confidence interval [CI], 8.3-18.8) in the BD-TAP group and 15.6 (95% CI, 6.7-24.5) in the control group. The postoperative QoR-40 score at 24 hours after surgery did not differ between the 2 groups (BD-TAP group, median [interquartile range], 170.5 [152-178]; control group, 161 [148-175]; median difference, 3 [95% CI, -5 to 13]; P = .427). There were no differences between the 2 groups in the pain dimension of the QoR-40: 30.5 (95% CI, 27-33) in the BD-TAP group and 31 (95% CI, 26-32) in the control group; median difference was 0 (95% CI, -2 to 2); P = .77. CONCLUSIONS Our results indicate that the BD-TAP block does not improve the quality of recovery or analgesic outcomes following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Our results do not support the routine use of the BD-TAP block for this surgery.
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- Jaewoong Jung
- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Armed Forces Yangju Hospital, Yangju, Republic of Korea
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Republic of Korea
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Republic of Korea
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Surgery, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon, Republic of Korea
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- From the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Soonchunhyang University Bucheon Hospital, Soonchunhyang University College of Medicine, Bucheon-si, Republic of Korea
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Mohamed RHB, Al Jubran H, Alsaeed Z, Al-Sahwi S, Alhouri S, Al Turaik W. Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in laparoscopic surgeries: A scoping review. EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA 2021. [DOI: 10.1080/11101849.2021.2001975] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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- Radwa Hamdi Bakr Mohamed
- Vice Deanship for Quality and Development, College of Medicine, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Anesthesia Technology, College of Applied Medical Science, Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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Ben Rehouma M, Kfoury T, Hamdi L, Bouchouareb M, Soued M, Benhamou D, Mazoit JX. Acute Visceral Pain in Rats: Vagal Nerve Block Compared to Bupivacaine Administered Intramuscularly. Anesth Analg 2021; 133:1311-1320. [PMID: 34347648 DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000005697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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BACKGROUND Visceral and parietal peritoneum layers have different sensory innervations. Most visceral peritoneum sensory information is conveyed via the vagus nerve to the nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS). We already showed in animal models that intramuscular (i.m.) injection of local anesthetics decreases acute somatic and visceral pain and general inflammation induced by aseptic peritonitis. The goal of the study was to compare the effects of parietal block, i.m. bupivacaine, and vagotomy on spinal cord and NTS stimulation induced by a chemical peritonitis. METHODS We induced peritonitis in rats using carrageenan and measured cellular activation in spinal cord and NTS under the following conditions, that is, a parietal nerve block with bupivacaine, a chemical right vagotomy, and i.m. microspheres loaded with bupivacaine. Proto-oncogene c-Fos (c-Fos), cluster of differentiation protein 11b (CD11b), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) expression in cord and NTS were studied. RESULTS c-Fos activation in the cord was inhibited by nerve block 2 hours after peritoneal insult. Vagotomy and i.m. bupivacaine similarly inhibited c-Fos activation in NTS. Forty-eight hours after peritoneal insult, the number of cells expressing CD11b significantly increased in the cord (P = .010). The median difference in the effect of peritonitis compared to control was 30 cells (CI95, 13.5-55). TNF-α colocalized with CD11b. Vagotomy inhibited this microglial activation in the NTS, but not in the cord. This activation was inhibited by i.m. bupivacaine both in cord and in NTS. The median difference in the effect of i.m. bupivacaine added to peritonitis was 29 cells (80% increase) in the cord and 18 cells (75% increase) in the NTS. Our study underlines the role of the vagus nerve in the transmission of an acute visceral pain message and confirmed that systemic bupivacaine prevents noxious stimuli by inhibiting c-Fos and microglia activation. CONCLUSIONS In rats receiving intraperitoneal carrageenan, i.m. bupivacaine similarly inhibited c-Fos and microglial activation both in cord and in the NTS. Vagal block inhibited activation only in the NTS. Our study underlines the role of the vagus nerve in the transmission of an acute visceral pain message and confirmed that systemic bupivacaine prevents noxious stimuli. This emphasizes the effects of systemic local anesthetics on inflammation and visceral pain.
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- Mouna Ben Rehouma
- From the Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Paris-Saclay University and INSERM U1195 Faculté de Médecine de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, Hôpital Bichat, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Nord, APHP
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- From the Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Paris-Saclay University and INSERM U1195 Faculté de Médecine de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Saclay, APHP, Le Kremlin Bicêtre Cedex, France
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- From the Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Paris-Saclay University and INSERM U1195 Faculté de Médecine de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- From the Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Paris-Saclay University and INSERM U1195 Faculté de Médecine de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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- From the Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Paris-Saclay University and INSERM U1195 Faculté de Médecine de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Department of Anesthesiology, Hôpital Antoine Béclère, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Saclay, APHP, Clamart, France
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- From the Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Paris-Saclay University and INSERM U1195 Faculté de Médecine de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
- Hôpital Bicêtre, Hôpitaux Universitaires Paris-Saclay, APHP, Le Kremlin Bicêtre Cedex, France
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- From the Laboratoire d'Anesthésie, Paris-Saclay University and INSERM U1195 Faculté de Médecine de Bicêtre, Le Kremlin-Bicêtre, France
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Wang W, Wang L, Gao Y. A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Concerning the Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Pain Control After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy. Front Surg 2021; 8:700318. [PMID: 34422893 PMCID: PMC8371254 DOI: 10.3389/fsurg.2021.700318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2021] [Accepted: 07/08/2021] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background and Purpose: Transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block has been suggested to reduce post-operative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). However, the literature is divided on whether ultrasound (USG)-guided TAP block is effective for pain control after LC. The present meta-analysis therefore evaluated the efficacy of USG-guided TAP block vs. controls and port site infiltration for pain control after LC. Methods: A comprehensive literature search of online academic databases was performed for published randomized controlled trials (RCTs) for studies published to January 31, 2021. The primary outcome analyzed was post-operative pain score at 0, 6, 12, and 24 h post-surgery, both during rest and while coughing. Secondary outcomes included morphine consumption and post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) incidence. Results: A total of 23 studies with data on 1,450 LC patients were included in our meta-analysis. A reduction in pain intensity at certain post-operative timepoints was observed for USG-guided TAP block patients compared to control group patients. No reduction in pain intensity was observed for patients receiving USG-guided TAP block patients vs. conventional Port site infiltration. Conclusion: This meta-analysis concludes that TAP block is more effective than a conventional pain control, but not significatively different from another local incisional pain control that is port site infiltration. Additional prospective randomized controlled trials are required to further validate our findings.
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- Weihua Wang
- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Weifang Second People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Weifang Second People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, Weifang Second People's Hospital, Weifang, China
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Pre-emptive multimodal analgesic bundle with transversus abdominis plane block enhances early recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Asian J Surg 2021; 45:250-256. [PMID: 34045132 DOI: 10.1016/j.asjsur.2021.05.010] [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: 11/22/2020] [Revised: 01/09/2021] [Accepted: 05/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND As postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy may delay recovery and discharge, a multimodal and pre-emptive analgesic approach is necessary. This study demonstrated that a multimodal analgesic bundle improves postoperative recovery, using the Quality of Recovery-40K (QoR-40K) questionnaire during the first 24 h after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS In this prospective non-randomized study with two parallel groups, 80 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were allocated into either the multimodal analgesia group or the conventional analgesia group. The multimodal analgesia group received a pre-emptive analgesic bundle (preoperative intravenous administration of paracetamol, ketorolac, and dexamethasone, and a posterior approach to the transversus abdominis plane block), while the conventional analgesia group did not. The primary outcome was the QoR-40K score during the first 24 h after surgery. Secondary outcomes were the peak visual analog scale pain score at rest and the incidence rates of rescue analgesic use and nausea/vomiting during the first 24 h after surgery. RESULTS The QoR-40K score was higher in the multimodal analgesia group than in the conventional analgesia group (196 [190-199] vs. 182 [172-187], p < 0.001). The peak visual analog scale pain score was significantly lower in the multimodal analgesia group than in the conventional analgesia group. Multimodal analgesia also reduced the incidence rates of rescue analgesic use and postoperative nausea/vomiting (22.5% [95% CI, 9.6-35.4%] vs. 55.0% [39.6-70.4%], p = 0.003), compared to conventional analgesia. CONCLUSIONS Multimodal analgesia significantly improves the quality of early postoperative recovery after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, as shown by the QoR-40K score.
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Jones JH, Aldwinckle R. Interfascial Plane Blocks and Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery: A Narrative Review. Local Reg Anesth 2020; 13:159-169. [PMID: 33122942 PMCID: PMC7591028 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s272694] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Laparoscopic abdominal surgery has become a mainstay of modern surgical practice. Postoperative analgesia is an integral component of recovery following laparoscopic abdominal surgery and may be improved by regional anesthesia or intravenous lidocaine infusion. There is inconsistent evidence supporting the use of interfascial plane blocks, such as transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks, for patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery as evidenced by variable patterns of local anesthetic spread and conflicting results from studies comparing TAP blocks to local anesthetic infiltration of laparoscopic port sites and multimodal analgesia. Quadratus lumborum (QL) and erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks may provide greater areas of somatic analgesia as well as visceral analgesia, which may translate to more significant clinical benefits. Aside from the locations of the surgical incisions, it is unclear what other factors should be considered when choosing one regional technique over another or deciding to infuse lidocaine intravenously. We reviewed the current literature in attempt to clarify the roles of various regional anesthesia techniques for patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery and present one possible approach to evaluating postoperative pain.
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- James Harvey Jones
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, University of California Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA, USA
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Lu X, Yu P, Ou C, Wang J, Zhou Z, Lai R. The Postoperative Analgesic Effect of Ultrasound-Guided Bilateral Transversus Abdominis Plane Combined with Rectus Sheath Blocks in Laparoscopic Hepatectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2020; 16:881-888. [PMID: 32982260 PMCID: PMC7509310 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s267735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2020] [Accepted: 08/21/2020] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Our aim was to investigate the postoperative analgesic effect of ultrasound (US)-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks combined with rectus sheath blocks (RSBs) in laparoscopic hepatectomy. Patients and Methods A total of 126 patients were allocated into two groups for analysis. Group 1 (n = 63) did not receive any local anesthetics. Group 2 (n = 63) received US-guided bilateral TAP blocks and RSBs using 20 mL 0.25% ropivacaine in each block. Postoperative pain scores, the dose of intraoperative remifentanil, 24 h consumption of oxycodone, adverse events such as postoperative dizziness, nausea and vomiting, and the length of postoperative hospital stay were recorded. Results In the postanesthesia care unit, patients in group 2 had significantly lower pain visual analog scale (VAS) scores at rest than those in group 1 (P < 0.001). The VAS scores both at rest and during movement were significantly lower in group 2 than in group 1 at 2, 4 and 6 h postoperatively (all P < 0.001). There was no difference in VAS scores between the two groups at rest 24 h postoperatively (P = 0.477). However, the VAS score during movement at 24 h in group 2 was significantly lower than that in group 1 (P < 0.001). No significant differences in the incidence of adverse events or the dose of intraoperative remifentanil were observed between the two groups (all P > 0.05). Patients in group 2 had a significantly lower 24 h consumption of oxycodone than patients in group 1 (P < 0.001). The mean length of postoperative hospital stay of group 2 was shorter than that of group 1 (P = 0.032). Conclusion US-guided bilateral TAP blocks combined with RSBs provide effective postoperative analgesia for laparoscopic hepatectomy, and they could shorten the postoperative hospital stay without increasing the incidence of adverse events from opioids.
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- Xiaoyun Lu
- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Liver Surgery, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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- Collaborative Innovation Center for Cancer Medicine, State Key Laboratory of Oncology in South China, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China.,Department of Anesthesiology, Sun Yat-Sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, Guangdong, People's Republic of China
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Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Reduced Early Postoperative Pain after Robot-assisted Prostatectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial. Sci Rep 2020; 10:3761. [PMID: 32111916 PMCID: PMC7048721 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-60687-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2019] [Accepted: 02/12/2020] [Indexed: 12/05/2022] Open
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Analgesic effect of transversus abdominis plane block (TAP block) in lower major abdominal laparoscopic surgery with about 5 cm of maximum surgical scar has been controversial. We hypothesized that TAP block has benefits, so the analgesic effect of TAP block after robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) was evaluated. One hundred patients were enrolled in this prospective, double-blinded, randomized study. Standardized general anesthesia with wound infiltration on camera port and fentanyl dose limit of 3 µg/kg was provided. Ultrasound-guided, single-shot subcostal TAP block with either 0.375% ropivacaine (Ropivacaine group, 48 patients) or normal saline (Control group, 52 patients) was performed by anesthesiologist in charge (34 anesthesiologists) after surgical procedure. Pain score using numerical rating scale (NRS) and postoperative intravenous fentanyl were evaluated for the first 24 postoperative hours. Median values (interquartile range) of NRS scores when the patients were transferred to post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) were 5 (2–7) in Ropivacaine group and 6 (4–8) in Control group at rest (P = 0.03), 5 (2–8) in Ropivacaine group and 7 (5–8) in Control group during movement (P < 0.01). These significant differences disappeared at the time of discharging PACU. Fentanyl doses for the first 24 postoperative hours were 210 µg (120–360) in Ropivacaine group and 200 µg (120–370) in Control group (P = 0.79). These results indicated that subcostal TAP block by anesthesiologists of varied level of training reduced postoperative pain immediate after RALP. TAP block had fundamental analgesic effect, but this benefit was too small to reduce postoperative 24-hour fentanyl consumption.
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In this narrative review article, the authors discuss the anatomy, nomenclature, history, approaches (posterior vs. lateral vs. subcostal), techniques, pharmacology, indications, and complications of transversus abdominis plane blocks, as well as possible alternative truncal blocks.
Despite the scarcity of evidence and contradictory findings, certain clinical suggestions can nonetheless be made. Overall transversus abdominis plane blocks appear most beneficial in the setting of open appendectomy (posterior or lateral approach). Lateral transversus abdominis plane blocks are not suggested for laparoscopic hysterectomy, laparoscopic appendectomy, or open prostatectomy. However, transversus abdominis plane blocks could serve as an analgesic option for Cesarean delivery (posterior or lateral approach) and open colorectal section (subcostal or lateral approach) if there exist contraindications to intrathecal morphine and thoracic epidural analgesia, respectively.
Future investigation is required to compare posterior and subcostal transversus abdominis plane blocks in clinical settings. Furthermore, posterior transversus abdominis plane blocks should be investigated for surgical interventions in which their lateral counterparts have proven not to be beneficial (e.g., laparoscopic hysterectomy/appendectomy, open prostatectomy). More importantly, because posterior transversus abdominis plane blocks can purportedly provide sympathetic blockade and visceral analgesia, they should be compared with thoracic epidural analgesia for open colorectal surgery. Finally, transversus abdominis plane blocks should be compared with newer truncal blocks (e.g., erector spinae plane and quadratus lumborum blocks) with well-designed and adequately powered trials.
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Jeong HW, Kim CS, Choi KT, Jeong SM, Kim DH, Lee JH. Preoperative versus Postoperative Rectus Sheath Block for Acute Postoperative Pain Relief after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study. J Clin Med 2019; 8:jcm8071018. [PMID: 31336767 PMCID: PMC6679218 DOI: 10.3390/jcm8071018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2019] [Revised: 07/06/2019] [Accepted: 07/10/2019] [Indexed: 12/04/2022] Open
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Background: Pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is multifactorial and usually not effectively treated. Rectus sheath block (RSB) has been proven to reduce the pain from midline abdominal incision and laparoscopic surgery. We investigated the preemptive analgesic effect of RSB after LC. Methods: In this prospective, randomized, single-center trial, 200 patients undergoing LC were randomized into preoperative RSB (pre-RSB) or postoperative RSB (post-RSB) group. An ultrasound-guided RSB was performed before skin incision in the pre-RSB group or after skin closure in the post-RSB group. The primary outcome was total rescue analgesic consumption at 24 h post-surgery. The secondary outcomes were cumulated rescue analgesic consumption and postoperative pain measured by numerical rating scale (NRS) at 0, 1, 2, 6, 9, 18, and 24 h post-surgery. Results: Total rescue analgesic consumption at 24 h post-surgery was significantly lower in the pre-RSB group than in the post-RSB group (p = 0.020). The cumulated rescue analgesic consumption was significantly lower in the pre-RSB group than in the post-RSB group at 1 h (p = 0.023), 9 h (p = 0.020) and 18 h (p = 0.002) post-surgery. NRS was significantly lower in the pre-RSB group than in the post-RSB group at 0 h post-surgery (p = 0.023). Conclusion: The pre-RSB reduced the analgesic requirements in patients undergoing LC compared with the post-RSB.
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- Hye-Won Jeong
- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, International St. Mary's Hospital, Catholic Kwandong University College of Medicine, Incheon 22711, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea.
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Asan Medical Center, University of Ulsan College of Medicine, Seoul 05505, Korea.
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Wu L, Wu L, Sun H, Dong C, Yu J. Effect of ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks of the abdominal wall on pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. J Pain Res 2019; 12:1433-1439. [PMID: 31118761 PMCID: PMC6506571 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s203721] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 04/10/2019] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Purpose: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of an ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) and rectus sheath block (RSB) combination, an ultrasound-guided posterior TAP block combined with the local anesthetic infiltration (LAI) and LAI alone on pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Patients and methods: One hundred eighty patients who were American Society of Anesthesiologists class Ι or Π were included in this randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority study. All patients underwent three-port LC and were divided into 3 groups. The LAI group had ropivacaine mixed with dexmedetomidine injected around the trocar entrance site preoperatively. The TL group underwent ultrasound-guided posterior TAPB combined with LAI, and the TR group underwent ultrasound-guided TAPB combined with RSB. Postoperative pain was evaluated at the first, 4th, 8th, 24th, and 48th hours. If the visual analogue scale (VAS) score (including incisional pain, visceral pain or shoulder pain) was >3, intravenous dezocine (0.05 mg/kg) was injected slowly. Sleep quality, total consumption of dezocine and time to unassisted walking were recorded. The Global Satisfaction Score (GSS) for analgesia was also assessed within 48 hrs. Results: No difference was found in sleep quality, time to unassisted walking, or requirement for dezocine. We also found no difference in VAS scores at each time point within 48 hrs after LC among the 3 groups, but the GSS for analgesia in the LAI group was significantly increased within 48 hrs compared with the other two groups. Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided peripheral nerve blocks of the abdominal wall can significantly relieve postoperative pain in patients undergoing LC; however, patients receiving LAI expressed more satisfaction than patients in whom other methods were used. LAI is an easy and effective method that can be recommended for routine clinical practice in LC patients who are not converted to an open procedure.
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- Lining Wu
- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Hefei, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230061, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Anhui Provincial People's Armed Police General Hospital, Hefei 230041, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Hefei, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230061, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Hefei, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230061, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Anesthesiology, The First People's Hospital of Hefei, Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230061, People's Republic of China
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Kaushal-Deep SM, Lodhi M, Anees A, Khan S, Khan MA. Randomised prospective study of using intraoperative, intraincisional and intraperitoneal ropivacaine for the early discharge of post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients as a day case in a cost-effective way in government setup of low-income and middle-income countries: Opening new horizons. Postgrad Med J 2019; 95:78-84. [PMID: 31015318 DOI: 10.1136/postgradmedj-2018-135662] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2018] [Revised: 10/30/2018] [Accepted: 04/07/2019] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pain is the main reason for staying overnight at hospital after an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy. OBJECTIVES A randomised prospective study was planned to compare the efficacy of intraincisional and intraperitoneal use of 0.2% ropivacaine so that patients undergoing an uncomplicated laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be discharged as a day case in a cost-effective way. METHODS 191 patients were operated by elective four-port laparoscopic cholecystectomy. They were randomised into three groups after triple blinding according to location of 0.2% ropivacaine use. All patients were given ~23 mL of solution (drug or normal saline depending on the group), 20 mL of which was given at intraperitoneal location and ~1 mL/cm of incision intraincisionally. Pain scores (Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and Faces Pain Scale-Revised (FPS-R)) were evaluated at 4 and 8 hours postoperatively. Only those patients with a VAS ≤3, NRS ≤3 and FPS-R ≤2, no requirement of rescue analgesia, no shoulder pain, ambulated at least once, passed urine and taking oral sips were offered discharge as a day case. RESULTS 31% of patients in intraperitoneal group (n=62) could be discharged as a day case as compared with 48% in intraincisional group (n=68) (p>0.05) and 89% in combined group (n=61) (p<0.05, with respect to both other groups). CONCLUSION The combined use of intraincisional and intraperitoneal ropivacaine is a cost-effective way of discharging approximately 9 in 10 patients as a day case. This study is unique as this is the first study in which only a local anaesthetic has been used to predict discharges as a day case.
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- Anaesthesia, Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Surgery, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and Hospital, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
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The effect of transversus abdominis plane block on acute and chronic pain after inguinal hernia repair. A randomized controlled trial. Int J Surg 2019; 63:63-70. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2019.02.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2018] [Revised: 02/04/2019] [Accepted: 02/08/2019] [Indexed: 11/17/2022]
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Barazanchi A, MacFater W, Rahiri JL, Tutone S, Hill A, Joshi G, Kehlet H, Schug S, Van de Velde M, Vercauteren M, Lirk P, Rawal N, Bonnet F, Lavand'homme P, Beloeil H, Raeder J, Pogatzki-Zahn E. Evidence-based management of pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a PROSPECT review update. Br J Anaesth 2018; 121:787-803. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bja.2018.06.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 51] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/18/2018] [Revised: 05/19/2018] [Accepted: 07/09/2018] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Evaluation of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A prospective, randomized, controlled clinical trial. J Clin Anesth 2018; 49:101-106. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2018.06.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 105] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2018] [Revised: 05/25/2018] [Accepted: 06/08/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Yıldırım Ar A, Erdoğan Arı D, Yiğit Kuplay Y, İşcan Y, Karadoğan F, Kırım D, Akgün FN. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: comparison of efficacy of bupivacaine and levobupivacaine on postoperative pain control. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY (ENGLISH EDITION) 2018. [PMID: 29937216 PMCID: PMC9391702 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2018.02.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Background and objective The use of transversus abdominis plane block with different local anesthetics is considered as a part of multimodal analgesia regimen in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. However no studies have been published comparing bupivacaine and levobupivacaine for transversus abdominis plane block. We aimed to compare bupivacaine and levobupivacaine in ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methods Fifty patients (ASA I/II), undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly allocated into two groups. Following anesthesia induction, ultrasound-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane block was performed with 30 mL of bupivacaine 0.25% in Group B (n = 25) and 30 mL of levobupivacaine 0.25% in Group L (n = 25) for each side. The level of pain was evaluated using 10 cm visual analog scale (VAS) at rest and during coughing 1, 5, 15, 30 min and 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24 h after the operation. When visual analogue scale > 3, the patients received IV tenoxicam 20 mg. If visual analogue scale remained >3, they received IV. tramadol 1 mg.kg−1. In case of inadequate analgesia, a rescue analgesic was given. The analgesic requirement, time to first analgesic requirement was recorded. Results Visual analogue scale levels showed no difference except first and fifth minutes postoperatively where VAS was higher in Group L (p < 0.05). Analgesic requirement was similar in both groups. Time to first analgesic requirement was shorter in Group L (4.35 ± 6.92 min vs. 34.91 ± 86.26 min, p = 0.013). Conclusions Bupivacaine and levobupivacaine showed similar efficacy at TAP block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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Jesus RRD, Leite AM, Leite SS, Vieira MC, Villela NR. Anesthetic therapy for acute pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: systematic review. Rev Col Bras Cir 2018; 45:e1885. [PMID: 30066738 DOI: 10.1590/0100-6991e-20181885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/02/2018] [Accepted: 05/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Inappropriate therapy of postoperative pain in laparoscopic cholecystectomy may lead to late mobilization, patient dissatisfaction, delayed hospital discharge, and chronic pain development. Our objective was to identify the best therapeutic strategy available to the anesthesiologist for the acute postoperative pain of patients submitted to elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This is a systematic review that included 36 complete articles indexed in the Medline, Scopus, Web of Science and LILACS databases, with a five-year time cut (2012 to 2016), resulting from controlled and randomized studies that were submitted to qualitative analysis. In a proposal for multimodal analgesia, it is important to consider the contraindications, adverse effects, dose and optimal timing of interventions. Non-opioid drugs, such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)/cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) inhibitors, gabapentin/pregabalin, N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) receptor antagonists, and others. Opioids may be used at low doses associated with multimodal therapy or are restricted to cases where non-opioid multimodal analgesia is insufficient. We conclude that there is no consensus as to the best analgesic strategy to be implemented in the acute postoperative pain of laparoscopic cholecystectomy, which requires its applicability in an individualized way, based on the scientific evidence found in the literature. As contribution to medical learning and practice, we point out the theoretical enrichment of the analgesic drug options available for the therapy of postoperative pain in patients submitted to elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and alert the team to consider the adverse effects of the interventions implemented.
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- Renato Ribeiro de Jesus
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Cirurgia, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Cirurgia, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Cirurgia, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Cirurgia, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Cirurgia, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil.,Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro, Departamento de Cirurgia Geral, Serviço de Anestesiologia, Centro de Ensino e Treinamento em Dor, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brasil
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Yıldırım Ar A, Erdoğan Arı D, Yiğit Kuplay Y, İşcan Y, Karadoğan F, Kırım D, Akgün FN. [Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: comparison of efficacy of bupivacaine and levobupivacaine on postoperative pain control]. Rev Bras Anestesiol 2018; 68:455-461. [PMID: 29937216 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjan.2018.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/18/2017] [Revised: 01/29/2018] [Accepted: 02/11/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The use of transversus abdominis plane block with different local anesthetics is considered as a part of multimodal analgesia regimen in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients. However no studies have been published comparing bupivacaine and levobupivacaine for transversus abdominis plane block. We aimed to compare bupivacaine and levobupivacaine in ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS Fifty patients (ASA I/II), undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomly allocated into two groups. Following anesthesia induction, ultrasound-guided bilateral transversus abdominis plane block was performed with 30mL of bupivacaine 0.25% in Group B (n=25) and 30mL of levobupivacaine 0.25% in Group L (n=25) for each side. The level of pain was evaluated using 10cm visual analog scale (VAS) at rest and during coughing 1, 5, 15, 30min and 1, 2, 4, 6, 12 and 24h after the operation. When visual analogue scale>3, the patients received IV tenoxicam 20mg. If visual analogue scale remained >3, they received IV. tramadol 1mg.kg-1. In case of inadequate analgesia, a rescue analgesic was given. The analgesic requirement, time to first analgesic requirement was recorded. RESULTS Visual analogue scale levels showed no difference except first and fifth minutes postoperatively where VAS was higher in Group L (p<0.05). Analgesic requirement was similar in both groups. Time to first analgesic requirement was shorter in Group L (4.35±6.92min vs. 34.91±86.26min, p=0.013). CONCLUSIONS Bupivacaine and levobupivacaine showed similar efficacy at TAP block in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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- Arzu Yıldırım Ar
- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Educational and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Istambul, Turquia.
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Educational and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Istambul, Turquia
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Educational and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Istambul, Turquia
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Educational and Research Hospital, General Surgery Department, Istambul, Turquia
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Educational and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Istambul, Turquia
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Educational and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Istambul, Turquia
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- Fatih Sultan Mehmet Educational and Research Hospital, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Istambul, Turquia
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Postoperative Analgesia by a Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Using Different Concentrations of Ropivacaine for Abdominal Surgery: A Meta-Analysis. Clin J Pain 2018; 33:853-863. [PMID: 28002093 DOI: 10.1097/ajp.0000000000000468] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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BACKGROUND Transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) has been proven to be an effective means of postoperative anesthesia, but the optimum effective concentration of ropivacaine warrants further research. OBJECTIVE This study aimed to identify the optimal ropivacaine concentration of TAPB using a meta-analysis. MATERIALS AND METHODS This study consisted of a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). We searched online databases, including PubMed, Embase, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and Web of Science. RCTs investigating the 24-hour postoperative opioid consumption and the rest and dynamic pain scores 2, 12, and 24 hours after surgery were included in this analysis. We also assessed opioid-related side-effects and patient satisfaction 24 hours after surgery. RESULTS Nineteen RCTs (1217 patients) were included in this meta-analysis, which showed that only TAPB with 0.375% and 0.5% ropivacaine was able to reduce opioid consumption 24 hours after surgery by weighted mean differences of -6.55 and -4.44 mg (morphine IV equivalents), respectively (P<0.05). A meta-regression analysis did not reveal an association between the local anesthetic dose (in mg), surgery, anesthesia, block timing, and the TAPB effect on opioid consumption. Ropivacaine concentrations of 0.375% and 0.5% reduced the 2-hour postoperative pain score and reduced the incidence of nausea and vomiting, but this analgesic effect disappeared at 12 and 24 hours. Only TAPB with 0.375% ropivacaine improved the degree of satisfaction 24 hours after surgery (weighted mean difference of 0.87 [0.08-1.66], P=0.03). CONCLUSION In terms of efficacy and safety, the use of 0.375% ropivacaine for TAPB is preferred in the clinical work.
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Vrsajkov V, Mančić N, Mihajlović D, Milićević ST, Uvelin A, Vrsajkov JP. O bloqueio do plano transverso abdominal subcostal pode melhorar a analgesia após colecistectomia laparoscópica. Braz J Anesthesiol 2018; 68:149-153. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bjan.2017.10.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2016] [Accepted: 10/05/2017] [Indexed: 10/18/2022] Open
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Vrsajkov V, Mančić N, Mihajlović D, Milićević ST, Uvelin A, Vrsajkov JP. Subcostal transversus abdominis plane block can improve analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. BRAZILIAN JOURNAL OF ANESTHESIOLOGY (ENGLISH EDITION) 2018. [PMID: 29277312 PMCID: PMC9391710 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjane.2017.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/29/2022]
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Cho S, Kim YJ, Jeong K, Moon HS. Ultrasound-guided bilateral rectus sheath block reduces early postoperative pain after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery: a randomized study. J Anesth 2018; 32:189-197. [DOI: 10.1007/s00540-018-2457-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2017] [Accepted: 01/16/2018] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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Ramkiran S, Jacob M, Honwad M, Vivekanand D, Krishnakumar M, Patrikar S. Ultrasound-guided Combined Fascial Plane Blocks as an Intervention for Pain Management after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Control Study. Anesth Essays Res 2018; 12:16-23. [PMID: 29628547 PMCID: PMC5872856 DOI: 10.4103/aer.aer_157_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Background Pain associated with laparoscopic cholecystectomy is most severe during the first 24 h and the port sites are the most painful. Recent multimodal approaches target incisional pain instead of visceral pain which has led to the emergence of abdominal fascial plane blocks. This study embraces a novel combination of two independently effective fascial plane blocks, namely rectus sheath block and subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block to alleviate postoperative pain. Study Objective The aim is to evaluate the effectiveness of the combination of rectus sheath block and subcostal TAP block, to compare its efficacy with that of subcostal TAP block alone and with conventional port site infiltration (PSI) in alleviating postoperative pain in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Methodology This prospective, randomized control, pilot study included 61 patients scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and distributed among three groups, namely Group 1: Combined subcostal TAP block with rectus sheath block (n = 20); Group 2: Oblique subcostal TAP block alone (n = 21); and Group 3: PSI group as an active control (n = 20). Results Combined group had significantly lower pain scores, higher satisfaction scores, and reduced rescue analgesia both in early and late postoperative periods than the conventional PSI group. Conclusion Ultrasound-guided combined fascial plane blocks is a novel intervention in pain management of patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and should become the standard of care.
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- Seshadri Ramkiran
- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Lecturer in Community Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India
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- Thomas Peponis
- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 165 Cambridge Street, Suite 810, Boston, MA 02114, USA.
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Kahsay DT, Elsholz W, Bahta HZ. Transversus abdominis plane block after Caesarean section in an area with limited resources. SOUTHERN AFRICAN JOURNAL OF ANAESTHESIA AND ANALGESIA 2017. [DOI: 10.1080/22201181.2017.1349361] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Desale Tewelde Kahsay
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Asmara College of Health Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Asmara College of Health Sciences, Asmara, Eritrea
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Basak F, Hasbahceci M, Sisik A, Acar A, Ozel Y, Canbak T, Yucel M, Ezberci F, Bas G. Glisson's capsule cauterisation is associated with increased postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective case-control study. Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2017; 99:485-489. [PMID: 28660823 PMCID: PMC5696979 DOI: 10.1308/rcsann.2017.0068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 02/28/2017] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Postoperative pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy has three components: parietal, visceral and referred pain felt at the shoulder. Visceral peritoneal injury on the liver (Glisson's capsule) during cauterisation sometimes occurs as an unavoidable complication of the operation. Its effect on postoperative pain has not been quantified. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the association between Glisson's capsule injury and postoperative pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy. METHODS The study was a prospective case-control of planned standard laparoscopic cholecystectomy with standardized anaesthesia protocol in patients with benign gallbladder disease. Visual analogue scale (VAS) abdominal pain scores were noted at 2 and 24 hours after the operation. One surgical team performed the operations. Operative videos were recorded and examined later by another team to detect presence of Glisson's capsule cauterisation. Eighty-one patients were enrolled into the study. After examination of the operative videos, 46 patients with visceral peritoneal injury were included in the study group, and the remaining 35 formed the control group. RESULTS VAS pain score at postoperative 2 and 24 hours was significantly higher in the study group than control (P = 0.027 and 0.017, respectively). CONCLUSIONS Glisson's capsule cauterisation in laparoscopic cholecystectomy is associated with increased postoperative pain. Additional efforts are recommended to prevent unintentional cauterisation.
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- F Basak
- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Bezmialem Vakif University, Faculty of Medicine , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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- Department of General Surgery, Health Science University, Umraniye Education and Research Hospital , Istanbul , Turkey
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Choi YM, Byeon GJ, Park SJ, Ok YM, Shin SW, Yang K. Postoperative analgesic efficacy of single-shot and continuous transversus abdominis plane block after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A randomized controlled clinical trial. J Clin Anesth 2017; 39:146-151. [PMID: 28494892 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2017.03.050] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/19/2016] [Revised: 03/08/2017] [Accepted: 03/31/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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STUDY OBJECTIVE To compare the analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided single-shot and continuous transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block to that of IV-PCA in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. DESIGN Prospective randomized controlled trial. SETTING Post-anesthesia care unit and General ward. PATIENTS 108 American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA) physical status I-II patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. INTERVENTIONS Group A received IV-PCA; group B received both ultrasound-guided single-shot TAP block with 0.2% ropivacaine (20mL) and IV-PCA; and group C received continuous TAP block using an ultrasound-guidance-inserted indwelling catheter. In group C, infusion of 0.2% ropivacaine at a basal rate of 3mL/h, bolus dose of 4mL, and a lockout interval of 30min was maintained for 48h postoperatively. The primary outcome was evaluated analgesic efficacy using the numeric rating scale (NRS) for 48h postoperatively. Other outcomes included the number of patients requiring additional analgesics, patient satisfaction with postoperative pain control, and incidence of postoperative adverse events. MAIN RESULTS Compared to other groups, group C had higher deep abdominal NRS at 1h postoperatively (P<0.05), and lower incidence of postoperative urinary retention (P<0.05). There were no significant intergroup differences in the number of patients requiring additional analgesics, and patient satisfaction with postoperative pain control. CONCLUSIONS Compared to IV-PCA with or without single-shot TAP block, ultrasound-guided continuous TAP block provided similar analgesia in somatic pain and less analgesia in visceral pain. Moreover, the latter resulted in a lower incidence of postoperative urinary retention.
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- Yun-Mi Choi
- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea; Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea; Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea; Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea; Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Republic of Korea
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- Division of Hepato-Biliary-Pancreatic Surgery and Transplantation, Department of Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Pusan National University School of Medicine, Republic of Korea; Research Institute for Convergence of Biomedical Science and Technology, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Republic of Korea
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Clinical safety and effectiveness of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in post-operative analgesia: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Anesth 2017; 31:432-452. [DOI: 10.1007/s00540-017-2323-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/15/2016] [Accepted: 02/07/2017] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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Breazu CM, Ciobanu L, Bartos A, Bodea R, Mircea PA, Ionescu D. Pethidine efficacy in achieving the ultrasound-guided oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: A prospective study. Bosn J Basic Med Sci 2017; 17:67-73. [PMID: 28027453 DOI: 10.17305/bjbms.2016.1647] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2016] [Revised: 10/02/2016] [Accepted: 10/03/2016] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Pethidine is a synthetic opioid with local anesthetic properties. Our goal was to evaluate the analgesic efficacy of pethidine for achieving the ultrasound-guided oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane (OSTAP) block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This prospective, double-blind study included 79 patients of physical status I and II according to American Society of Anesthesiologists, scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The patients were randomly allocated into three groups, depending on the drug used to achieve preoperative bilateral OSTAP block: 1) OSTAP-Placebo (treated with normal saline); 2) OSTAP-Bupivacaine (treated with 0.25% bupivacaine); and 3) OSTAP-Pethidine (treated with 1% pethidine). The efficacy of pethidine in achieving the OSTAP block was analyzed using visual analog scale (VAS), intraoperative opioid dose, opioid consumption in post anesthesia care unit, and opioid consumption in the first 24 postoperative hours. The pain scores assessed by VAS at 0, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours were significantly lower in OSTAP-Pethidine than in OSTAP-Placebo group (p < 0.001). The mean intraoperative opioid consumption was significantly lower in OSTAP-Pethidine compared to OSTAP-Placebo group (150 versus 400 mg, p < 0.001), as well as the mean opioid consumption in the first 24 hours (20.4 versus 78 mg, p < 0.001). Comparing VAS assessment between OSTAP-Bupivacaine and OSTAP-Pethidine groups, statistically significant differences were observed only for the immediate postoperative pain assessment (0 hours), where lower values were observed in OSTAP-Pethidine group (p = 0.004). There were no statistically significant differences in the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting (p = 0.131) between the groups. The use of 1% pethidine can be an alternative to 0.25% bupivacaine in achieving OSTAP block for laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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- Caius Mihai Breazu
- University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iuliu Hatieganu, Cluj-Napoca, Romania; Regional Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Prof. Dr. Octavian Fodor, Cluj-Napoca, Romania.
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Şahin AS, Ay N, Şahbaz NA, Akay MK, Demiraran Y, Derbent A. Analgesic effects of ultrasound-guided transverse abdominis plane block using different volumes and concentrations of local analgesics after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. J Int Med Res 2017; 45:211-219. [PMID: 28222631 PMCID: PMC5536595 DOI: 10.1177/0300060516682883] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective To evaluate the effects of an ultrasound-guided transverse abdominis plane (US-TAP) block used for postoperative pain relief by comparing the efficacy of two different volumes/concentrations of the local anaesthetic bupivacaine in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Methods This randomized study enrolled patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomies. They were randomized to two groups: group A received a 20 ml US-TAP block (50 mg bupivacaine +10 ml saline solution) and group B received a 30 ml US-TAP block (50 mg bupivacaine + 20 ml saline solution). The intraoperative consumption of remifentanil, the requirement for postoperative rescue analgesics, patient satisfaction scores, postoperative complications, and postoperative pain as measured by a visual analogue scale at 20 min, 12 h, and 24 h were recorded. Results A total of 60 patients enrolled in the study. There were no differences between the two groups with respect to demographic characteristics, duration of anaesthesia and patient satisfaction scores. The intraoperative consumption of remifentanil, postoperative VAS scores (20 min, 12 h and 24 h) and the requirement for postoperative analgesics were all significantly lower in group B who received a larger volume but a lower concentration of local anaesthetic solution compared with group A. Conclusion A US-TAP block can form part of a balanced postoperative analgesic regimen following laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
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- Ayça Sultan Şahin
- 1 Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 1 Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 2 Department of General Surgery, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 3 Engineering Faculty of Industrial Engineering, Kocaeli University, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- 1 Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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- 1 Department of Anaesthesiology and Reanimation, Istanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey
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Geisler A, Dahl JB, Karlsen APH, Persson E, Mathiesen O. Low degree of satisfactory individual pain relief in post-operative pain trials. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand 2017; 61:83-90. [PMID: 27696343 DOI: 10.1111/aas.12815] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/07/2016] [Revised: 09/08/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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BACKGROUND The majority of clinical trials regarding post-operative pain treatment focuses on the average analgesic efficacy, rather than on efficacy in individual patients. It has been argued, that in acute pain trials, the underlying distributions are often skewed, which makes the average unfit as the only way to measure efficacy. Consequently, dichotomised, individual responder analyses using a predefined 'favourable' response, e.g. Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) pain scores ≤ 30, have recently been suggested as a more clinical relevant outcome. METHODS We re-analysed data from 16 randomised controlled trials of post-operative pain treatment and from meta-analyses of a systematic review regarding hip arthroplasty. The predefined success criterion was that at least 80% of patients in active treatment groups should obtain VAS < 30 at 6 and 24 h post-operatively. RESULTS In the analysis of data from the randomised controlled trials, we found that at 6 h post-operatively, 50% (95% CI: 31-69) of patients allocated to active treatment reached the success criterion for pain at rest and 14% (95% CI: 5-34) for pain during mobilisation. At 24 h post-operatively, 60% (95% CI: 38-78) of patients allocated to active treatment reached the success criterion for pain at rest, and 15% (95% CI: 5-36) for pain during mobilisation. Similar results were found for trials from the meta-analyses. CONCLUSION Our results indicate that for conventional, explanatory trials of post-operative pain, individual patient's achievement of a favourable response to analgesic treatment is rather low. Future pragmatic clinical trials should focus on both average pain levels and individual responder analyses in order to promote effective pain treatment at the individually patient level.
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- A. Geisler
- Department of Anaesthesiology; Zealand University Hospital; Køge Denmark
- Department of Health Sciences; Faculty of Medicine; Lund University; Lund Sweden
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Copenhagen University Hospital; Bispebjerg Hospital; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Copenhagen University Hospital; Bispebjerg Hospital; Copenhagen Denmark
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- Department of Health Sciences; Faculty of Medicine; Lund University; Lund Sweden
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- Department of Anaesthesiology; Zealand University Hospital; Køge Denmark
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Lokhande C, Riad I, Tetzlaff J, Ayad S. The peri-operative management of a cesarean section in a patient with Goldenhar syndrome (GS): A case report. J Clin Anesth 2016; 34:448-51. [PMID: 27687432 DOI: 10.1016/j.jclinane.2016.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2015] [Revised: 03/16/2016] [Accepted: 05/03/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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- Chetan Lokhande
- Department of Anesthesiology, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Fairview Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH.
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