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Erector Spina Plane Block Versus Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Sponsor: Alexandria University
Summary
direct comparisons between ESPB and M-TAPA for postoperative analgesia after LC remain limited. This is an important area of clinical interest because the two blocks differ significantly in their anatomical targets, mechanism of analgesia, and likely dermatomal coverage. The ESPB provides analgesia through paravertebral spread affecting both dorsal and ventral rami, thereby offering posterior and visceral pain relief, whereas M-TAPA directly targets the thoracoabdominal nerves, resulting in better anterior and lateral abdominal wall analgesia. Understanding which technique offers superior or more balanced analgesia could help to optimise regional anaesthesia strategies in LC and to improve patient outcomes.
Official title: Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block For Pain Control After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
30 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2026-04-01
Completion Date
2027-03-01
Last Updated
2026-06-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
bilateral ESP block
bilateral ESP block with injection of 20 ml 0.25% bupivacaine.
bilateral M-TAPA block
bilateral M-TAPA block with injection of 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine.
Locations (1)
Alexandria University
Alexandria, Egypt