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Comparison of modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through perichondral approach and subcostal transversus abdominis plane block for pain management in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized-controlled trial

  • Hye-Yeon Cho (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • In Eob Hwang (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Mirang Lee (Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Wooil Kwon (Department of Surgery, Seoul National University Hospital) ;
  • Won Ho Kim (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine) ;
  • Ho-Jin Lee (Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, Seoul National University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2023.04.05
  • Accepted : 2023.06.03
  • Published : 2023.07.01
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Abstract

Background: The modified thoracoabdominal nerve block through the perichondral approach (M-TAPA) is a novel regional analgesic technique that can provide analgesia for both the lateral and anterior abdominal walls. This study aimed to compare the analgesic effect of M-TAPA with that of the subcostal transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC). Methods: Sixty patients scheduled to undergo elective LC were randomly assigned to receive either M-TAPA or subcostal TAPB during anesthesia induction. The primary outcome was the maximum pain intensity during movement within the first 12 hours postoperatively, measured using an 11-point numeric rating scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included changes in NRS scores during rest, coughing, and movement, which were assessed at 1, 2, 4, 6, and 12 hours postoperatively and immediately before discharge. Additionally, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and patient satisfaction were recorded as secondary outcomes. Results: Data from 56 patients were analyzed, and no significant difference was observed in the primary outcome between the two groups (M-TAPA: 5.5 [interquartile range (IQR): 5-7] vs. subcostal TAPB: 5 [IQR: 4-7], median difference: 0, 95% confidence interval: -1 to 1, P = 0.580). Furthermore, no significant differences in secondary outcomes were observed between the two groups. Conclusions: No significant difference was observed in the analgesic effect between the two techniques. Consequently, further research is necessary to compare the efficacy of M-TAPA with other well-established regional analgesic techniques.

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We would like to thank the Division of Statistics in the Medical Research Collaborating Centre at Seoul National University Hospital for helping with statistical analyses.

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