Status:

COMPLETED

Comparing Erector Spinae Plane (ESP) and Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block in Inguinal Hernia

Lead Sponsor:

Ghielmini Enea

Conditions:

Inguinal Hernia

Postoperative Pain

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The Erectore Spinae Plane Block (ESP Block) is a recently described technique for regional anesthesia that has shown promising results in the treatment of pain after thoracic surgery. It involves the ...

Detailed Description

In the recent era of increased awareness towards the risks and complications of opioid treatment, pain management after common surgical interventions by the means of regional anesthesia is of renewed ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Informed Consent as documented by signature
  • Patients over 18 years of age
  • Planned elective unilateral or bilateral robot-assisted TAPP hernia repair, with mesh placement

Exclusion

  • Contraindications to ropivacaine or opioids, e.g. known hypersensitivity or allergy
  • Infections at the injection site
  • Coagulopathies or ongoing anticoagulant therapy
  • Concomitant surgery other than inguinal or umbilical hernia repair
  • Pre-operative chronic narcotic usage
  • Known chronic pain syndrome
  • Prior complex abdominal wall reconstruction
  • Frail patients for whom a prolonged sedation can be detrimental
  • Women who are pregnant
  • Known or suspected non-compliance, drug or alcohol abuse
  • Inability to consent or follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, etc. of the participant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 11 2021

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 31 2022

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04750512

Start Date

January 11 2021

End Date

May 31 2022

Last Update

August 15 2022

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Bellinzona, Canton Ticino, Switzerland, 6500