Serratus anterior plane block versus intercostal block with incision infiltration in robotic assisted thoracoscopic surgery: a randomized controlled pilot trial

: Patients undergoing robotic video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (rVATS) report significant post-operative pain. Both the serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) or the surgical intercostal block (IB) (performed by surgeon from within the thorax) along with incision infiltration (II) are distinct modalities that targets the lateral cutaneous branches of intercostal nerves and are acceptable analgesic modalities in an enhanced recovery after rVATS surgery.
Source: Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia - Category: Anesthesiology Authors: Source Type: research