Obesity surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Continuous Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks via Laparoscopically Placed Catheters for Bariatric Surgery.
The objective of the present study is to evaluate postoperative analgesic outcome of the continuous bilateral transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block using bupivacaine infusion through an epidural catheter inserted through laparoscopic ports. ⋯ Continuous bupivacaine TAP block provided through an epidural catheter passed through laparoscopic ports improved postoperative outcome of LSG in terms of reduced postoperative pain scores, sparing morphine consumption, and early recovery items.