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TAP Block With Lidocaine and Ropivacaine 0.2% (0.4 ml/kg/Side) for Pain and Opioid Reduction After Hysterectomy

The goal of this study is to evaluate whether the Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block can effectively reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing elective hysterectomy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Primary outcome: Does performing a pre-incisional TAP block reduce postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption compared to standard analgesic management? Secondary outcomes: Does TAP block reduce intraoperative opioid requirements during hysterectomy? Does TAP block enhance postoperative recovery and facilitate early mobilization? Does TAP block reduce the length of hospital stay? Does TAP block improve overall patient satisfaction following hysterectomy? If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare patients receiving TAP block with lidocaine and ropivacaine (0.2%, 0.4 ml/kg per side) to patients receiving standard analgesia without TAP block to see if the TAP block provides superior pain relief, lowers opioid needs, and improves recovery outcomes. Participants will: Undergo elective total or subtotal hysterectomy. Receive either a TAP block (intervention group) or standard analgesic management (control group). Have their intraoperative and postoperative opioid consumption, pain scores, recovery parameters, and satisfaction assessed.