ArticleBladder cancer (Amsterdam, Netherlands)2018
Transversus Abdominis Plane Blockade as Part of a Multimodal Postoperative Analgesia Plan in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy.
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- Comparative study of dexmedetomidine versus fentanyl as adjuvants to bupivacaine in ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block in patients undergoing radical cystectomy: a prospective randomised study.BMC anesthesiology · 2022Trial
- National Surgical Quality Improvement Program audit of contemporary perioperative care for radical cystectomy.BJU international · 2025Article
- Surgeon-administered regional nerve blocks during radical cystectomy: a feasibility study.International urology and nephrology · 2024Article
- Current devices, outcomes, and pain management considerations in penile implant surgery: an updated review of the literature.Asian journal of andrology · 2024Review
- A Continuous Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Decreases Hospital Length of Stay Compared to Thoracic Epidural Analgesia After Open Radical Cystectomy Surgery: A Retrospective Study.Anesthesiology and pain medicine · 2024Article
- Thoracoscopic Intercostal Nerve Block with Cocktail Analgesics for Pain Control After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery: A Prospective Cohort Study.Journal of pain research · 2024Article
- Examining the impact of postoperative opioid use on length of hospital stay following radical cystectomy.Canadian Urological Association journal = Journal de l'Association des urologues du Canada · 2023Article
- Timing of perioperative transversus abdominis plane block at the time of radical cystectomy does not affect perioperative outcomes.International urology and nephrology · 2021Article
- Enhanced recovery strategies after penile implantation: a narrative review.Translational andrology and urology · 2021Review
- Pain Management Strategies in Contemporary Penile Implant Recipients.Current urology reports · 2021Review
- Enhanced recovery after surgery of patients undergoing radical cystectomy for bladder cancer.Translational andrology and urology · 2020Review
- Reducing Opioid Use After Endourologic Procedures.Current urology reports · 2020Review
- Anesthetic considerations for urologic surgeries.Korean journal of anesthesiology · 2020Review
- Enhanced recovery after surgery review and urology applications in 2020.BJUI compass · 2020Review
- The Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Turkish journal of anaesthesiology and reanimation · 2019Review
- Application of TAP Block in Laparoscopic Urological Surgery: Current Status and Future Directions.Current urology reports · 2019Review
- Recent advancements in penile prosthetics.F1000Research · 2019Review
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Abstract
backgroundRadical cystectomy (RC) is a morbid procedure with frequent complications that may benefit from implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol.
objectiveTo examine the benefits of a multimodal analgesic plan that uses continuous transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blockade as part of an ERAS protocol after RC.
methodsA retrospective comparison of consecutive patients undergoing RC over a 4-year period was conducted. Patients were designated as having surgery either before or after implementation of an ERAS protocol. A major component of the ERAS protocol was a multi-modal analgesia plan with TAP blockade. Patient demographics, comorbidities, operative details, and outcomes, including days to flatus, bowel movement (BM), narcotic usage, and length of stay (LOS) were compared.
resultsIn total, 171 patients were included: 100 pre-ERAS and 71 ERAS. There were no differences in age, smoking status, operative approach, or diversion type. The patients in the ERAS cohort were less likely to be male, had a higher median BMI, and more likely to have received neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Total and early postoperative narcotic use were lower in the ERAS cohort: 89 vs. 336 mg (
conclusionsTAP blockade as part of an ERAS multi-modal pain plan is associated with low narcotic usage, and significant improvement in time to flatus, BM, and LOS compared to traditional post-RC pain management.
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