Evaluation of efficacy of ultrasound guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Objective: The objective is to assess the clinical efficacy of erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomies. Material and Methods: This prospective, interventional, quasi-randomized single-blind study was approved by institutional ethical committee. Total 82 patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy were allocated into two groups, ESPB and control group. Postoperatively, the total tramadol consumption in 24 hours, the visual analogue scale (VAS) at various time intervals and time to rescue analgesia in both groups were monitored. Results: hour after being shifted to post-operative area, in case group as compared to control. The time to rescue analgesia was statistically significantly more in ESPB group (p=0.002). Conclusion: ESPB for laparoscopic cholecystectomy is a safe and effective technique of multimodal analgesia which provides better pain relief, reduced opioid requirement, lower post-operative pain scores, reduced total post-operative analgesic consumption along with prolonged time to rescue analgesia.
Source: Turkish Journal of Surgery
Institution: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4408155587