Transversus abdominis plane block after laparoscopic colonic resection in cancer patients: A randomised clinical trial

CONCLUSION: TAP block used in combination with paracetamol and ibuprofen did not reduce pain after laparoscopic colonic surgery. However, we found a 30% reduction in opioid use, most marked in the early postoperative period. TRIAL REGISTRATION: www.clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01418144).
Source: European Journal of Anaesthesiology - Category: Anesthesiology Tags: Locoregional anaesthesia Source Type: research