Transversus Abdominis Plane Block with Liposomal Bupivacaine and its Effect on Opiate Use after Weight Loss Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Liposomal bupivacaine as an extended-release local anesthetic may provide lasting pain control and therefore decrease the need for narcotics in the immediate postoperative period.

Source: Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases - April 9, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Kristen A. Wong, Ana Garcia Cabrera, Alexandra L. Argiroff, David M. Pechman, Michael K. Parides, Joseph T. Vazzana, Erin M. Moran-Atkin, Jenny J. Choi, Diego R. Camacho Tags: Original articles Source Type: research