Redefining pain management: investigating the efficacy and safety of erector spinae plane block and oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane block in laparoscopic cholecystectomy - a meta analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pain following laparoscopic cholecystectomy plays a pivotal role in determining the quality of patient recovery. Considering the opioid crisis, exploration of alternative approaches, such as regional blocks, including erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and oblique subcostal transversus abdominis plane block (OSTAPB), has garnered considerable attention due to their promising outcomes in clinical trials.

Objective

Our aim is to provide a robust analysis which reflects the most current evidence for the effectiveness and safety of ESPB by comparing it to OSTAPB in adult patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Methods

An extensive search was performed in the PubMed, Medline, and Cochrane Library databases from inception to June 1st 2023. Mean differenc

SUBMITTER: Saleem SZ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12001665 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature