The Journal of urology
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The Journal of urology · Sep 1997
Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical TrialPenile block timing for postoperative analgesia of hypospadias repair in children.
It has been well established that a dorsal penile nerve block immediately after surgery decreases postoperative pain in children undergoing hypospadias repair. However, to our knowledge the efficacy of a penile block immediately before versus immediately after surgery for postoperative pain control has not been previously studied in such children. ⋯ Two penile blocks performed at the beginning and conclusion of hypospadias repair, respectively, provide better postoperative pain control than 1 penile block done before or after surgery (p < 0.05). These patients require less analgesic than those who receive a penile block only before or only after surgery.