Turk J Med Sci
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Analgesic efficacy of ultrasound guided unilateral erector spinae plane block for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: a randomized controlled study.
Although laparoscopic inguinal herniorrhaphy is associated with faster return to daily activity, inadequate postoperative pain control can cause prolonged hospital stays and patient discomfort. Erector spinae plane block (ESP) can be administered for postoperative pain management in abdominal and thoracic surgery. We investigated the effects of unilateral ESP block application in laparoscopic hernia surgery. ⋯ Unilateral ESP blocks in laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery reduce both postoperative pain levels and analgesic consumption. In addition, the ESP block could be used safely in pain management of this type of surgery and improve the quality of recovery.