Gynecologic oncology
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Gynecologic oncology · Sep 2015
Randomized Controlled TrialUltrasound guided subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) infiltration with liposomal bupivacaine for patients undergoing robotic assisted hysterectomy: A prospective randomized controlled study.
Optimal pain control after major surgery contributes to a patient's recovery and satisfaction. The use of liposomal bupivacaine in subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks for postoperative pain control after robot assisted abdominal surgery has yet to be studied. ⋯ Subcostal TAP blocks with liposomal bupivacaine decreased the total opioid requirement for the first 72h after robot assisted hysterectomy when compared to subcostal TAP blocks with bupivacaine.