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Superficial Plane Blocks for Analgesia After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Sponsor: Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Summary
This prospective, single-center observational study will evaluate postoperative analgesia in adults undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Participants will receive routine anesthetic care selected by the responsible anesthesiologist and will be observed in one of three groups: rectointercostal plane block, external oblique-rectus abdominis plane (EXORA) block, or intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV PCA). The study will compare postoperative pain scores and sensory block spread. Pain at rest and with movement will be assessed using the 0-to-10 Numeric Rating Scale at 0, 2, 4, 6, 12, and 24 hours after surgery. Sensory spread will be assessed by pinprick testing across the T4-T12 dermatomes at 30 minutes after surgery. Additional assessments will include 24-hour tramadol consumption, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and block-related complications.
Official title: Postoperative Analgesic Effectiveness of Superficial Plane Blocks in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Prospective Observational Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-09-01
Last Updated
2026-09-22
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Rectointercostal Plane Block
Ultrasound-guided rectointercostal plane block used for postoperative analgesia as selected by the responsible anesthesiologist during routine clinical care.
External Oblique-Rectus Abdominis Plane Block
Ultrasound-guided external oblique-rectus abdominis plane (EXORA) block used for postoperative analgesia as selected by the responsible anesthesiologist during routine clinical care.
Intravenous Patient-Controlled Analgesia With Tramadol
Intravenous patient-controlled analgesia with tramadol used for postoperative analgesia as selected by the responsible anesthesiologist during routine clinical care.
Locations (1)
Bursa Yuksek Ihtisas Training and Research Hospital
Bursa, Turkey (Türkiye)