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Comparison of Postoperative Analgesic Effects of Quadro-iliac Plane Block and Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks in Inguinal Hernia Surgery
Sponsor: Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Summary
Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide. Despite being classified as a minor surgical intervention, moderate to severe postoperative pain is reported in approximately 60% of patients. In a subset of these patients, acute postoperative pain may persist and evolve into chronic post-surgical inguinal pain, significantly affecting quality of life. In recent years, beyond the use of systemic intravenous analgesics, ultrasound-guided fascial plane blocks have been increasingly incorporated into multimodal analgesia protocols with the aim of reducing postoperative opioid consumption and improving pain control. However, the current literature does not provide definitive evidence regarding the superiority of one block technique over another in this surgical population. The primary objective of the present study is to compare the analgesic efficacy of the Quadro-iliac Plane Block (QIPB) and the transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-10-19
Last Updated
2026-03-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
TAPB
Patients will undergo TAPB procedure using 30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine under ultrasound guidance.
QIPB
Patients will undergo QIPB procedure using 30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine under ultrasound guidance.
Locations (1)
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle\Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)