Ultrasound-guided quadratus lumboum block versus transversus abdominis plane block for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Total abdominal hysterectomy is associated with moderate to severe postoperative pain, often requiring multimodal analgesic strategies. This meta-analysis compares the efficacy of ultrasound-guided quadratus lumborum block (QLB) versus transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block for pain control in this setting.

Methods

A systematic search was conducted in January 2025 across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, restricted to English-language publications. Study selection and data extraction followed standard protocols and PRISMA guidelines, with screening performed in two phases and study quality rigorously assessed. Outcomes were synthesized using random-effects meta-analysis, and risk of bias was evaluated.

Results

Eight randomized controlled trials (RCTs), enco

SUBMITTER: Jalilzadeh H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12808618 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature