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ArticleTurkish journal of medical sciences2026

Efficacy of the external oblique intercostal plane block for postoperative analgesia after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy.

Gizem Avci, Yusuf Özgüner, Damla Usalan, Cem Koray Çataroğlu, Habip Yilmaz, Savaş Altinsoy, Jülide Ergil

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Gizem AvciDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7069-6440
Yusuf ÖzgünerDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9629-0246
Damla UsalanDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5614-3017
Cem Koray ÇataroğluDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1729-1628
Habip YilmazDepartment of Anesthesia and Reanimation, Sultan Abdulhamid Training and Research Hospital, Health Sciences University, İstanbul, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5138-3940
Savaş AltinsoyDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3588-7145
Jülide ErgilDepartment of Anesthesiology and Reanimation, Ankara Etlik City Hospital, Ankara, Turkiye.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4580-7866

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Abstract

Background/aim: The external oblique intercostal plane block (EOIB) is a regional anesthesia technique that may be utilized for the management of postoperative pain following laparoscopic radical nephrectomy. This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of EOIB after laparoscopic radical nephrectomy by comparing 24 h tramadol consumption between groups. Materials and methods: Initially, 66 patients were enrolled in the study, and after exclusions, 60 were analyzed and divided into two groups: the EOIB group and the control group. Postoperative tramadol consumption, pain scores at rest and during movement, and dermatomal coverage of the block were recorded. Results: The EOIB group (181.33 ± 57.038 mg) showed significantly lower tramadol consumption compared to the control group (283.33 ± 49.013 mg; p < 0.05). In the EOIB group, numerical rating scale scores at 0, 2, 4, and 6 h were significantly lower both at rest and during movement (p < 0.05). Conclusion: EOIB resulted in lower tramadol consumption compared to the control group. These findings indicate that EOIB is an effective regional anesthesia technique that can enhance postoperative analgesia.

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LaparoscopyNephrectomyNerve BlockPostoperative PainAgedAnalgesics, OpioidFemaleHumansIntercostal NervesMaleMiddle AgedPain MeasurementTramadolAnalgesics, OpioidTramadolExternal oblique intercostal blocklaparoscopic radical nephrectomypostoperative pain

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