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Ultrasound-Guided External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Versus Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block For Perioperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Sponsor: Benha University
Summary
This study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy, duration of analgesia, and overall opioid consumption between the external oblique intercostal plane (EOIP) block and subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
70
Start Date
2025-11-01
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-01-26
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
External oblique intercostal plane block
Patients will receive an ultrasound-guided bilateral external oblique intercostal plane (EOIP) block using 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine in each side after induction of anesthesia and prior to surgical incision.
Subcostal transversus abdominis plane block
Patients will receive a bilateral subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block using 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine in each side, under ultrasound guidance and identical conditions.
Locations (1)
Benha University
Banhā, Benha, Egypt