Efficacy of intercostal nerve block with 0.25 & #37; bupivacaine in percutaneous nephrolithotomy: A prospective randomized clinical trial

Conclusion: Post PCNL, PTB was associated with significantly lower post operative pain and discomfort versus ICB as demonstrated by the significantly lower DVAS pain scores, higher mean time to first analgesic demand and lower mean total analgesic demandt with ICB. Bupivacaine was a safe and effective local anesthetic agent for PTB in select patients for facilitating quick relief from the morbid postoperative pain and discomfort following PCNL.
Source: Urology Annals - Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Source Type: research