ArticleAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2025
Ultrasound-guided bilateral Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB) for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a randomized controlled trial.
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- Timing Matters: A Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing Preoperative and Postoperative Erector Spinae Plane Block for Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Trial
- Erector Spinae Plane Block Versus Thoracic Paravertebral Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2026Article
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Abstract
Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) is a commonly performed procedure with significant postoperative pain, leading to potential complications such as delayed recovery and opioid-related side effects. Regional anesthesia, particularly the Erector Spinae Plane Block (ESPB), has shown promise in improving postoperative analgesia. This study investigates the effectiveness of ultrasound-guided (USG) bilateral ESPB for pain management in LC, compared to standard multimodal analgesia. Materials and methods: This double-blind randomized controlled trial included 48 patients undergoing LC at a tertiary hospital between June 2022 and June 2023. Patients were randomly assigned to two groups: 24 received USG bilateral ESPB with 0.25% ropivacaine, and 24 received standard multimodal analgesia. Statistical analysis was conducted using Results: The ESPB group experienced significantly prolonged analgesia, with a mean time to rescue analgesia of 11.2 hours compared to 0.5 hours in the control group ( Conclusion: USG bilateral ESPB significantly enhances postoperative pain management in LC, reducing both pain intensity and opioid consumption. It represents a safer alternative to opioid-based analgesia, improving recovery and patient outcomes.
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