Transversalis Fascia Plane Block for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
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- What is being studied
- The protocol lists: Transversalis Fascia Plane Block, Post Operative Pain Management, Port Site Infiltration.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair, Acute Post Operative Pain. Basic parameters: 18 years — 65 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
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Official title
Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Overview
Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB) is a trunk block that blocks the T12- L2 spinal nerves by injection of local anesthetic between the transversus abdominis muscle and transversalis fascia on the lateral abdominal wall. The block's positive effects on postoperative analgesia have been shown in many abdominal surgeries, including open-technique inguinal hernia repair. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) guided TFPB on postoperative pain control for postoperative analgesia management after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Detailed description
Inguinal hernia repairs are one of the most common general surgical operations and are generally performed with laparoscopic technique. Even laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair results in less acute postoperative pain compared to the open technique, untreated early pain may prolong hospital stay, exacerbate general discomfort, and affect the length of recovery, which may also have social and -economic implications. Opioids, due to their potent analgesic effects are used as a component of multimodal analgesia in the postoperative period. Despite their advantages, opioids may be related to pulmonary complications, postoperative delayed recovery due to ileus, nausea, and vomiting; and prolonged hospital stay. The use of interfascial plane blocks for pain management has increased recently, as ultrasonography (USG) has become a part of daily routine. Interfascial plane blocks provide effective postoperative analgesia.
Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB) is a body block that blocks the T12-L2 spinal nerves by injection of local anesthetic between the transversus abdominis muscle and transversalis fascia on the lateral abdominal wall Its positive effects on postoperative analgesia have been shown in many abdominal surgeries, including open technique inguinal hernia repair.
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) guided TFPB on postoperative pain control for postoperative analgesia management after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Interventions
- Procedure Transversalis Fascia Plane Block
After the wound closure is completed and the patient is still under general anesthesia the TFPB will be performed. As the patient is in the supine position, the high-frequency linear US probe (11-12 MHz, Vivid Q) and a 22-G 80-mm needle (Stimuplex® Ultra 360®, Braun, USA) will be placed longitudinally, 2-3 cm laterally, just above the iliac crest at the mid-axillary line. After the external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles are distinguished, the common aponeurosis of - Procedure Post Operative Pain Management
Acetaminophen 1 gr (Paracerol, Polifarma®) intravenous (IV), and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be administered to all patients 30 minutes before wound closure. After surgery, Acetaminophen (Paracerol, Polifarma®) 1 gr IV, and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be given three times a day. Another anesthesiologist will assess patients after surgery. If the patient's pain score (NRS) is 4 or higher, IV pethidine (Aldolan, Liba Laboratory ®) 0,5 mg/kg will be giv - Procedure Port Site Infiltration
A total of 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine ( (Buvicaine, Polifarma ®) will be applied to the trocar entry points by the surgeon at the beginning of the operation, before entering the trocars.
Primary outcome measures
- Rescue analgesic use [Time frame: Need for rescue analgesics at 1, 3, 6, 12,18, and 24 hours postoperatively.]
Secondary outcome measures (2)
- Compare postoperative pain scores (NRS scores) [Time frame: NRS scores at rest and while moving will be evaluated and recorded at 1, 3, 6, 12,18, and 24 hours postoperatively.]
- Side effects and complications [Time frame: Side effects and complications will be evaluated and recorded at 1, 3, 6, 12,18, and 24 hours postoperatively]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I- II Patients
- Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
- Elective Operations
Exclusion criteria
- Patients with a history of chronic pain
- Evidence of infection in the intervention area
- Allergy to local anesthetics
- Coagulopathy
- Body-mass index (BMI) ≥ 30
- Body weight ≤ 50 kg
- Patients who do not agree to participate in the study
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Allocation
- Randomized
- Model
- Parallel assignment
- Masking
- Double blind
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Istanbul Medipol University Mega Hospital Complex — Istanbul
Publications
- Celik HK, Tulgar S, Buk OF, Koc K, Unal M, Genc C, Suren M. Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block and erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia. Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024 Apr;77(2):255-264. doi: 10.4097/kja.23404. Epub 2024 Jan 8. PMID 38185619
- Pinarbasi A, Altiparmak B, Korkmaz Toker M, Pirincci F, Ugur B. Ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block or transversus abdominis plane block for recovery after caesarean section: A randomised clinical trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2024 Oct 1;41(10):769-778. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002041. Epub 2024 Jul 22. PMID 39039833
- Hebbard PD. Transversalis fascia plane block, a novel ultrasound-guided abdominal wall nerve block. Can J Anaesth. 2009 Aug;56(8):618-20. doi: 10.1007/s12630-009-9110-1. Epub 2009 Jun 4. No abstract available. PMID 19495909
- Xu LS, Li Q, Wang Y, Wang JW, Wang S, Wu CW, Cao TT, Xia YB, Huang XX, Xu L. Current status and progress of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A review. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Aug 4;102(31):e34554. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000034554. PMID 37543778
- Tolver MA, Rosenberg J, Bisgaard T. Early pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. A qualitative systematic review. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2012 May;56(5):549-57. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2011.02633.x. Epub 2012 Jan 19. PMID 22260427
Identifiers
NCT: NCT06778629 · Medipol Hospital 5