Laparoscopic-assisted transversus abdominus plane block versus intraperitoneal irrigation of local anesthetic for patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, multicentre, single-blinded, randomised controlled trial

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Authors

Matthew G. Davey · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

David Kearney · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

Sherif El-Masry · Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Arnold Hill · Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland

On behalf of the TAP CHOLE Trial Collaborators

Supyae Yadanar · Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Emma Forde · Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital

Abstract

This study demonstrates the superiority of L-TAP compared to IP in reducing postoperative pain, as measured VAS scores, in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Topics & Keywords

Anesthesia and Pain Management Anesthesia and Sedative Agents Veterinary Pharmacology and Anesthesia

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Clean water and sanitation

Publication Details

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy

DOI: 10.1007/s00464-026-12649-0

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