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M-TAPA vs OSTAP for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia
Sponsor: Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of M-TAPA block and OSTAP block in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Pain scores, analgesic consumption, and patient satisfaction will be evaluated.
Official title: Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Surgery Patients: Comparison of Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block Through Perichondrial Approach (M-TAPA) and Oblique Subcostal TAP Block for Postoperative Analgesia
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2025-04-08
Completion Date
2025-09-20
Last Updated
2026-04-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block Through Perichondrial Approach (M-TAPA)
Ultrasound-guided bilateral M-TAPA block performed with 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine per side
Oblique Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (OSTAP)
Ultrasound-guided bilateral OSTAP block performed with 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine per side
Standard Analgesia use (paracetamol, contramal)
Patients received standard postoperative analgesia without regional block
Locations (1)
Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar City Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)