ArticleTranslational andrology and urology2026
Paravertebral blocks for post-operative analgesia for robotic-assisted partial nephrectomy: a retrospective review.
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Background: The interest in opiate-sparing analgesic techniques for post-operative pain management is growing. However, the use of regional analgesic techniques for robotic-assisted surgery is not well established. This study aims to assess the postoperative analgesic efficacy of a paravertebral block (PVB) on post-operative pain scores and opioid consumption in patients undergoing robotic-assisted partial nephrectomies (RAPN). Methods: This study was a retrospective analysis of patients who underwent an elective RAPN by a single surgeon from November 2018 to April 2022. A total of 200 patients (N=81 PVB, N=119 non-PVB) met inclusion criteria for further evaluation. Baseline demographics, analgesic data, and outcomes were collected. Comparisons of outcomes between the PVB and non-PVB groups were made using unadjusted and multivariable regression models appropriate for the nature of the given outcome variable (continuous, ordinal, or count). Results: There were no significant differences between the studied groups regarding age, sex, American Society of Anesthesiology classification, anesthesia type (volatile Conclusions: The addition of a PVB did not have a clinically significant impact on the immediate postoperative analgesic experience following RAPN.
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