Trial reportObesity surgery2025
Comparison Between Erector Spinae Plane Block at T9 Level and Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia and Recovery in Patients with Obesity Undergoing Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
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- Comparative Effectiveness of Fascial Plane Blocks for Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Obesity surgery · 2026Pooled it
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- Analgesia for Upper Abdominal Surgery, a Scoping Review of the Current Fascial Plane Block Techniques.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Review
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Abstract
introductionEffective postoperative analgesia is essential for recovery after bariatric surgery. This study examines whether T9 erector spinae plane (ESP) block provides better analgesia and recovery than subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients with obesity undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG).
methodsPatients undergoing LSG were randomized to receive either ESP or TAP blocks. The primary outcome was pain intensity measured by the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS). Secondary outcomes included sensory blockade levels, opioid consumption (morphine equivalents), need for rescue analgesia, and recovery milestones.
resultsAmong 168 patients, median age was 29.0 years (ESP) vs 31.0 years (TAP) (p = 0.135), with most being female (67.9% ESP, 65.5% TAP) (p = 0.743). Median BMI was 36.7 kg/m
conclusionsFor patients with obesity undergoing LSG, ultrasound-guided ESP block at T9 enhances postoperative analgesia and accelerates recovery compared to subcostal TAP block. While the difference in NRS scores was modest, ESP's ability to reduce opioid use and promote faster recovery highlights its clinical advantage.
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