Laparoscopic-assisted transversus abdominis plane block versus port-site infiltration in appendicectomy: multicentre randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has been shown to be an effective technique in providing postoperative analgesia across a range of intra-abdominal surgeries. Laparoscopic-assisted transversus abdominis plane (LTAP) block is a recent advancement of this technique. The aim of this trial was to evaluate the effectiveness of LTAP block compared with port-site infiltration (PSI) of local anaesthetic in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy.

Methods

A single-blinded RCT was performed across three academic hospitals. Patients were randomized 1 : 1 to receive LTAP block or PSI. The primary outcome was postoperative pain, assessed using a visual analogue scale (VAS). Secondary outcomes were postoperative opioid requirements, length of hospital stay (LOS),

SUBMITTER: Daly GR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12785882 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature