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Prabhakar P, Ganapathi HP, Suresh V, Farias A, Manoharan M. Surgeon administered transversus abdominis plane block: anatomic principles and technique. J Robot Surg 2023:10.1007/s11701-023-01535-9. [PMID: 36709453 DOI: 10.1007/s11701-023-01535-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2022] [Accepted: 01/08/2023] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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The Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block is a regional abdominal wall block that has been effectively used as an adjunct to alleviate postoperative pain. The ultrasound-guided TAP (USTAP) administered by anesthesiologists is the gold standard and has been effective for surgeries involving abdominal wall incisions. Recently, the TAP block has been administered by surgeons with the help of direct visualization during minimally invasive surgery. The surgeon-administered or laparoscopic-guided TAP block has been compared to the USTAP with no discernible difference in patient outcomes. Also, directly visualizing the injection in the surgeon-administered block can offset complications such as visceral injury and block failure (injectate in the wrong plane). This review explores the literature's surgeon-administered TAP blocks for minimally invasive surgery in the literature. In addition, the prerequisite anatomy of the anterolateral abdominal wall, various approaches, and other factors that influence the efficacy of the block are described to increase awareness of this analgesic tool among surgeons and achieve better postoperative pain management.
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- Pushan Prabhakar
- Department of Urologic Oncology Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute, 8900 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL, 33176, USA.
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- Department of Urologic Oncology Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute, 8900 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL, 33176, USA
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- Department of Urologic Oncology Surgery, Miami Cancer Institute, 8900 N Kendall Drive, Miami, FL, 33176, USA.,Department of Urology, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA
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Sethi D, Garg G. Analgesic efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block for laparoscopic gynecological surgery: a randomized controlled trial. Anesth Pain Med (Seoul) 2022; 17:67-74. [PMID: 34991187 PMCID: PMC8841257 DOI: 10.17085/apm.21030] [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: 04/08/2021] [Accepted: 11/21/2021] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Background This study aimed to determine whether ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is more effective in reducing postoperative pain and analgesic consumption than local anesthetic infiltration (LAI) at the port site for elective laparoscopic gynecological surgeries. Methods Eighty patients with the American Society of Anesthesiologists status I/II undergoing laparoscopic gynecology surgery were enrolled for this randomized control trial. After general anesthesia was administered, patients in group C received LAI at each port site, and patients in group T received bilateral ultrasound-guided TAP block. Postoperative pain was assessed at time intervals of 1/2, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 24 h using the numeric rating scale (NRS). Clinical metrics such as postoperative analgesic diclofenac consumption, need for rescue fentanyl, nausea-vomiting scores, and antiemetic requirements were also recorded. Results Seventy-four patients were included in the final analysis. Postoperatively, patients in group T had significantly lower NRS than those in group C (P < 0.05). The highest difference in the postoperative NRS was observed at 2 h (median [1Q, 3Q]; group C = 3 [2, 4]; group T = 1 [0, 2]; P < 0.001). A statistically significant difference was observed in the frequency of diclofenac (75 mg intravenous) requirement between the groups (P = 0.010). No significant difference was observed between the groups in need of rescue fentanyl or antiemetic and the nausea-vomiting scores. Conclusions In patients undergoing laparoscopic gynecological surgery, ultrasound-guided TAP block provided greater postoperative analgesic benefits in terms of lower NRS and reduced analgesic requirements than port site LAI.
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- Divya Sethi
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Employees' State Insurance Cooperation Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (ESIC-PGIMSR), New Delhi, India
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- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Employees' State Insurance Cooperation Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (ESIC-PGIMSR), New Delhi, India
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Daghmouri MA, Chaouch MA, Oueslati M, Rebai L, Oweira H. Regional techniques for pain management following laparoscopic elective colonic resection: A systematic review. Ann Med Surg (Lond) 2021; 72:103124. [PMID: 34925820 PMCID: PMC8648937 DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2021.103124] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Revised: 11/24/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Introduction Pain management is an integral part of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) following laparoscopic colonic resection. A variety of regional and neuraxial techniques were proposed, but their efficacy is still controversial. This systematic review evaluates published evidence on analgesic techniques and their impact on postoperative analgesia and recovery for laparoscopic colonic surgery patients. Methods We conducted bibliographic research on May 10, 2021, through PubMed, Cochrane database, and Google scholar. We retained meta-analysis and randomized clinical trials. We graded the strength of clinical data and subsequent recommendations according to the Oxford Centre for Evidence-Based Medicine. Results Twelve studies were included. Thoracic epidural analgesia improved postoperative analgesia and bowel function following laparoscopic colectomy. However, it lengthens the hospital stay. Transversus abdominis plane block was as effective as thoracic epidural analgesia concerning pain control but with better postoperative recovery and lower length of hospital stay. Moreover, Lidocaine intravenous infusion improved postoperative pain management and recovery; Quadratus lumborum block provided similar postoperative analgesia and recovery. Finally, wound infiltration reduced postoperative pain without improving recovery of bowel function, and it could be proposed as an alternative to thoracic epidural analgesia. Conclusions Several analgesic techniques have been investigated. We found that abdominal wall blocks were as effective as thoracic epidural analgesia for pain management but with lower hospital stay and better recovery. We registered this review on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42021279228). First systematic review assessing the efficacy of analgesic techniques following laparoscopic elective colonic resection. Only colonic resection was evaluated contrary to other studies, including rectal surgery. High-quality studies (randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses) were assessed.
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, Fattouma Bourguiba Hospital, University of Monastir, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Trauma Center of Ben Arrous, University of Manar, Tunisia
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- Department of Anesthesia, Trauma Center of Ben Arrous, University of Manar, Tunisia
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- Department of Surgery, Universitätsmedizin Mannheim, S, Heidelberg University, Mannheim, Germany
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Berhe S, Kraus F, Hanifi MT, Vlassakov K, Stopfkuchen-Evans M. Use of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Blocks for Postoperative Pain Management in a Patient With an Open Abdomen: A Case Report and Review of Literature. Cureus 2021; 13:e12739. [PMID: 33614341 PMCID: PMC7883565 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.12739] [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] [Accepted: 01/12/2021] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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In light of the superior analgesia and opioid sparing effects provided by transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks, numerous new techniques and applications have evolved. However, TAP blocks are still underutilized in the critical care setting, and PubMed‑listed reports on the relevance of TAP integrity for TAP block efficacy are lacking. Here, we report bilateral TAP blocks delivering quick, potent and durable pain relief to a patient with open abdomen (OA) after prior management with opioids and epidural anesthesia had failed. Extending TAP block application to OA patients even in the post‑operative setting might hence reduce opioid consumption and quicken reconvalescence.
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- Simon Berhe
- Department of Surgery, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, New York, USA
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Klinikum der Universität München, München, DEU
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, USA
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Ultrasound and Plastic Surgery: Clinical Applications of the Newest Technology. Ann Plast Surg 2019; 80:S356-S361. [PMID: 29668508 DOI: 10.1097/sap.0000000000001422] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Color Doppler ultrasound (CDUS) has not been routinely used in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Barriers to use have included large, cumbersome equipment, low-definition images, cost, and availability. In addition, programs in plastic surgery have not included training with ultrasound (US); thus, many current-day practitioners are unfamiliar with and reluctant to use this technology. Nevertheless, recent studies have demonstrated the utility of US in surgical planning. With the miniaturization, clearer imaging, and decreased costs of the latest US technology, previous barriers to use have largely been eliminated. METHODS Fifty-six patients scheduled for either reconstructive or aesthetic surgery were evaluated preoperatively and/or intraoperatively by a single surgeon with the linear 12-4 probe of a Philips Lumify CDUS device (Philips, Reedsville, Penn). For patients undergoing flap reconstruction, potential donor sites were imaged in order to locate the largest perforator. For patients undergoing abdominal procedures, intraoperative visualization of the abdominal muscular layers was used for the delivery of anesthesia during transversus abdominis plane block. Lastly, the superficial fascial system (SFS) was subjectively evaluated in all preoperative patients. RESULTS For flap reconstruction, 11 patients were preoperatively examined with CDUS in order to locate the largest perforators prior to perforator flap reconstruction. Flaps studied included the deep inferior epigastric perforator, anterolateral thigh, tensor fascia lata, thoracodorsal artery perforator, superior gluteal artery perforator, and the gracilis musculocutaneous. Color Doppler ultrasound findings were confirmed intraoperatively for all cases (100%). In 2 (18.2%) of 11 cases, CDUS identified perforators not detected by computed tomography angiography. Twenty-five patients undergoing either abdominoplasty or deep inferior epigastric perforator flap reconstruction had successful intraoperative visualization of the abdominal wall muscular layers, thus allowing administration of transversus abdominis plane blocks by the operating surgeon. Twenty patients undergoing body contouring surgery had preoperative visualization of the SFS. The SFS was found to be varied not only among different patients but also within individual patients. CONCLUSIONS The newest, miniaturized CDUS technology has a variety of applications that may improve patient outcomes and experience in plastic surgery. Our observations require further investigation to quantify the perceived benefits of this new technology.
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Mallan D, Sharan S, Saxena S, Singh TK, Faisal. Anesthetic techniques: focus on transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks. Local Reg Anesth 2019; 12:81-88. [PMID: 31564966 PMCID: PMC6734547 DOI: 10.2147/lra.s138537] [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: 10/23/2018] [Accepted: 04/12/2019] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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Transverse abdominis plane (TAP) blocks, over the past decade, have emerged as a reliable tool in multimodal analgesia. Although they block only the somatic component of pain, studies have still revealed a consistent benefit in the first 24-48 hours after surgery in terms of pain scores and overall opioid consumption. The safety and dependability has increased with ultrasound usage. The aim of this review is to help the reader appreciate the applied anatomy required for a TAP block and its congeners, to standardize its nomenclature, and to help choose between variants of a TAP block and its complications and safety profile.
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- Deepanshu Mallan
- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, Saraswati Medical College, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care, TSM Medical College, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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- Department of Anaesthesiology, Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
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Gustafsson UO, Scott MJ, Hubner M, Nygren J, Demartines N, Francis N, Rockall TA, Young-Fadok TM, Hill AG, Soop M, de Boer HD, Urman RD, Chang GJ, Fichera A, Kessler H, Grass F, Whang EE, Fawcett WJ, Carli F, Lobo DN, Rollins KE, Balfour A, Baldini G, Riedel B, Ljungqvist O. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Elective Colorectal Surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS ®) Society Recommendations: 2018. World J Surg 2019; 43:659-695. [PMID: 30426190 DOI: 10.1007/s00268-018-4844-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1014] [Impact Index Per Article: 202.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND This is the fourth updated Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society guideline presenting a consensus for optimal perioperative care in colorectal surgery and providing graded recommendations for each ERAS item within the ERAS® protocol. METHODS A wide database search on English literature publications was performed. Studies on each item within the protocol were selected with particular attention paid to meta-analyses, randomised controlled trials and large prospective cohorts and examined, reviewed and graded according to Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. RESULTS All recommendations on ERAS® protocol items are based on best available evidence; good-quality trials; meta-analyses of good-quality trials; or large cohort studies. The level of evidence for the use of each item is presented accordingly. CONCLUSIONS The evidence base and recommendation for items within the multimodal perioperative care pathway are presented by the ERAS® Society in this comprehensive consensus review.
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- U O Gustafsson
- Department of Surgery, Danderyd Hospital and Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
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- Department of Anesthesia, Virginia Commonwealth University Hospital, Richmond, VA, USA
- Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Ersta Hospital and Department of Clinical Sciences, Danderyd Hospital, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Colorectal Unit, Yeovil District Hospital, Higher Kingston, Yeovil, BA21 4AT, UK
- University of Bath, Wessex House Bath, BA2 7JU, UK
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- Department of Surgery, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Trust, and Minimal Access Therapy Training Unit (MATTU), Guildford, UK
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- Division of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Department of Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Phoenix, AZ, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, University of Auckland Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand
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- Irving National Intestinal Failure Unit, The University of Manchester, Manchester Academic Health Science Centre, Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust, Manchester, UK
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Procedural Sedation and Analgesia, Martini General Hospital, Groningen, The Netherlands
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Surgical Oncology and Department of Health Services Research, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, USA
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
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- Department of Visceral Surgery, CHUV, Lausanne, Switzerland
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- Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Surrey County Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and University of Surrey, Guildford, UK
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham Digestive Diseases Centre and National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Nottingham Biomedical Research Centre, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and University of Nottingham, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK
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- Department of Colorectal Surgery, Surgical Services, Western General Hospital, NHS Lothian, Edinburgh, UK
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- Department of Anesthesia, McGill University Health Centre, Montreal General Hospital, Montreal, QC, Canada
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- Department of Anaesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- Department of Surgery, Örebro University and University Hospital, Örebro & Institute of Molecular Medicine and Surgery, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden
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Siriwardana RC, Kumarage SK, Gunathilake BM, Thilakarathne SB, Wijesinghe JS. Local infiltration versus laparoscopic-guided transverse abdominis plane block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: double-blinded randomized control trial. Surg Endosc 2019; 33:179-183. [PMID: 29943054 DOI: 10.1007/s00464-018-6291-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2018] [Accepted: 06/18/2018] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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BACKGROUND Transverse abdominal plane block (TAP) is a new technique of regional block described to reduce postoperative pain in laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Recent reports describe an easy technique to deliver local anesthetic agent under laparoscopic guidance. METHODS This randomized control trial was designed to compare the effectiveness of additional laparoscopic-guided TAP block against the standard full thickness port site infiltration. 45 patients were randomized in to each arm after excluding emergency LC, conversions, ones with coagulopathy, pregnancy and allergy to local anesthetics. All cases were four ports LC. Interventions-Both groups received standard port site infiltration with 3-5 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine. The test group received additional laparoscopic-guided TAP block with 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine subcostally, between the anterior axillary and mid clavicular lines. As outcome measures the pain score, opioid requirement, episodes of nausea and vomiting and time to mobilize was measured at 6 hourly intervals. RESULTS The two groups were comparable in the age, gender, body mass index, indication for cholecystectomy difficulty index and surgery duration. The pain score at 6 h (P = 0.043) and opioid requirement at 6 h (P = 0.026) was higher in the TAP group. These were similar in subsequent assessments. Other secondary outcomes were similar in the two groups. CONCLUSION Laparoscopic-guided transverses abdominis plane block using plain bupivacaine does not give an additional pain relief or other favorable outcomes. It can worsen the pain scores. Pre registration: The trial was registered in Sri Lanka clinical trial registry-SLCTR/2016/011 ( http://www.slctr.lk/trials/357 ).
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- Rohan C Siriwardana
- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ragama, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ragama, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ragama, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine Ragama, University of Kelaniya, Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
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Grigimalsky YV, Garga AY. TAP-block as a component of multimodal analgesia for postoperative anesthesia in obstetrics and gynecology. PAIN MEDICINE 2018. [DOI: 10.31636/pmjua.v3i2.103] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
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Postoperative pain relief is still quite actual problem in medicine, particularly in obstetrics and gynaecology. The most appropriate method of adequate post-operative anesthesia is multimodal analgesia. This article describes the features of multimodal analgesia using TAP-block combined with NSAIDs in obstetric and gynaecological patients, advantages and disadvantages of this combination and our own experience of applying this method in our clinic.
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Connolly NC. Real-world insights on the use of transversus abdominis plane block with liposomal bupivacaine in the multimodal management of somatic versus visceral pain in the colorectal surgery setting. J Pain Res 2018; 11:1141-1146. [PMID: 29942149 PMCID: PMC6007189 DOI: 10.2147/jpr.s168817] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/06/2023] Open
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Wahal C, Kumar A, Pyati S. Advances in regional anaesthesia: A review of current practice, newer techniques and outcomes. Indian J Anaesth 2018; 62:94-102. [PMID: 29491513 PMCID: PMC5827494 DOI: 10.4103/ija.ija_433_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Advances in ultrasound guided regional anaesthesia and introduction of newer long acting local anaesthetics have given clinicians an opportunity to apply novel approaches to block peripheral nerves with ease. Consequently, improvements in outcomes such as quality of analgesia, early rehabilitation and patient satisfaction have been observed. In this article we will review some of the newer regional anaesthetic techniques, long acting local anaesthetics and adjuvants, and discuss evidence for key outcomes such as cancer recurrence and safety with ultrasound guidance.
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- Christopher Wahal
- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Anesthesiology, Division of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Management, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Duke University School of Medicine, North Carolina, USA
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Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: An Updated Review of Anatomy and Techniques. BIOMED RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2017; 2017:8284363. [PMID: 29226150 PMCID: PMC5684553 DOI: 10.1155/2017/8284363] [Citation(s) in RCA: 123] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/29/2016] [Revised: 03/19/2017] [Accepted: 06/28/2017] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Purpose of Review Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a regional technique for analgesia of the anterolateral abdominal wall. This review highlights the nomenclature system and recent advances in TAP block techniques and proposes directions for future research. Recent Findings Ultrasound guidance is now considered the gold standard in TAP blocks. It is easy to acquire ultrasound images; it can be used in many surgeries involving the anterolateral abdominal wall. However, the efficacy of ultrasound-guided TAP blocks is not consistent, which might be due to the use of different approaches. The choice of technique influences the involved area and block duration. To investigate the actual analgesic effects of TAP blocks, we unified the nomenclature system and clarified the definition of each technique. Although a single-shot TAP block is limited in duration, it is still the candidate of the analgesic standard for abdominal wall surgery because the use of the catheter technique and liposomal bupivacaine may overcome this limitation. Summary Ultrasound-guided TAP blocks are commonly used. With the unified nomenclature and the development of catheter technique and/or liposomal local anesthetics, TAP blocks can be applied more appropriately to achieve better pain control.
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Montgomery R, McNamara SA. Multimodal Pain Management for Enhanced Recovery: Reinforcing the Shift From Traditional Pathways Through Nurse-Led Interventions. AORN J 2017; 104:S9-S16. [PMID: 27884220 DOI: 10.1016/j.aorn.2016.10.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2016] [Revised: 10/17/2016] [Accepted: 10/18/2016] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Despite recent advances in perioperative patient care, postsurgical pain continues to be undermanaged. There is increasing acceptance of the concept that effective postsurgical pain management is best achieved through combined use of more than one analgesic agent or technique, and overreliance on opioids produces unwanted side effects limiting their utility. Accordingly, a balanced, multimodal approach to pain management within the larger framework of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway has become standard at many institutions for perioperative care, to control postsurgical pain, reduce opioid-related adverse events, hasten postsurgical recovery, and shorten length of hospital stay. The success of ERAS is dependent on nurses and the multidisciplinary team to execute its standardized processes across the care continuum, including patient education, perioperative care, and postsurgical evaluation. Here, we review current concepts related to multimodal analgesia and ERAS regarding care of adult surgical patients and discuss the perioperative nurse's role within this paradigm.
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Afonso AM, Newman MI, Seeley N, Hutchins J, Smith KL, Mena G, Selber JC, Saint-Cyr MH, Gadsden JC. Multimodal Analgesia in Breast Surgical Procedures: Technical and Pharmacological Considerations for Liposomal Bupivacaine Use. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY-GLOBAL OPEN 2017; 5:e1480. [PMID: 29062649 PMCID: PMC5640354 DOI: 10.1097/gox.0000000000001480] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2016] [Accepted: 07/12/2017] [Indexed: 02/05/2023]
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Enhanced recovery after surgery is a multidisciplinary perioperative clinical pathway that uses evidence-based interventions to improve the patient experience as well as increase satisfaction, reduce costs, mitigate the surgical stress response, accelerate functional recovery, and decrease perioperative complications. One of the most important elements of enhanced recovery pathways is multimodal pain management. Herein, aspects relating to multimodal analgesia following breast surgical procedures are discussed with the understanding that treatment decisions should be individualized and guided by sound clinical judgment. A review of liposomal bupivacaine, a prolonged-release formulation of bupivacaine, in the management of postoperative pain following breast surgical procedures is presented, and technical guidance regarding optimal administration of liposomal bupivacaine is provided.
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- Anoushka M. Afonso
- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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- From the Departments of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York, N.Y.; Department of Plastic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, Fla.; Department of Anesthesiology, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Newnan, Ga.; Departments of Anesthesiology and Surgery, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minn.; Charlotte Plastic Surgery, Charlotte, N.C.; Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex; Division of Plastic Surgery, Baylor Scott & White Health, Temple, Tex.; Department of Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern, Dallas, Tex.; and Department of Anesthesiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, N.C
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Helander EM, Webb MP, Bias M, Whang EE, Kaye AD, Urman RD. Use of Regional Anesthesia Techniques: Analysis of Institutional Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Protocols for Colorectal Surgery. J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A 2017; 27:898-902. [PMID: 28742434 DOI: 10.1089/lap.2017.0339] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
Abstract
INTRODUCTION Principles of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) protocols are well established, with the primary goal of optimizing perioperative care and recovery. The use of multimodal analgesia is a key component of these protocols, including regional analgesia techniques such as thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA), transversus abdominis plane (TAP), rectus sheath blocks or continuous wound infiltration (CWI)/catheters, and spinal anesthesia. We compare and contrast regional anesthesia approaches in different institutional colorectal surgery ERAS protocols. MATERIALS AND METHODS ERAS protocols for open and laparoscopic colorectal surgery were obtained from 15 different healthcare facilities mostly located in North American and one in New Zealand. A comparison was then made with respect to regional anesthesia recommendations. RESULTS The most commonly used regional technique among protocols was TEA. TAP blocks were the next most common, with rectus sheath blocks and continuous wound catheters only mentioned in one protocol each. CONCLUSION There are both similarities and differences in regional anesthesia techniques, which may be due to institution- and provider-level factors. Most protocols advocate for TEA use, which has been associated with a lower incidence of paralytic ileus, attenuation of the surgical stress response, improved intestinal blood flow, improved analgesia, and reduction of opioid use. Use of spinal anesthesia may lead to earlier mobilization compared to TEA, and lower doses of intrathecal morphine are recommended to reduce respiratory depression. TAP blocks were indicated for laparoscopic procedures. Rectus sheath blocks, which are listed in some protocols, may provide analgesia equivalent to epidural anesthesia, while avoiding complications of TEA. CWI has been effective in reducing postoperative pain, hastening recovery, and improving pulmonary function.
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- Erik M Helander
- 1 Department of Anesthesiology, LSU School of Medicine , New Orleans, Louisiana
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- 2 Department of Anesthesiology, North Shore Hospital , Auckland, New Zealand
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- 3 Department of Surgery, LSU School of Medicine , New Orleans, Louisiana
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- 4 Department of Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital , Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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- 1 Department of Anesthesiology, LSU School of Medicine , New Orleans, Louisiana
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- 5 Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital , Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts
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