Direct visualization transversus abdominis plane blocks offer superior pain control compared to ultrasound guided blocks following open posterior component separation hernia repairs

ConclusionsDV-TAP blocks appear to provide superior analgesia in the immediate postoperative period. To achieve similar post-operative pain scores, patients in the US-TAP group required significantly more narcotic administration during their hospitalization. The study highlights DV-TAP as a valuable addition to VHR recovery pathways.
Source: Hernia - Category: Sports Medicine Source Type: research