Lap TAP Block for Laparoscopic TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair: a Prospective, Double-blinded, Randomized, Clinical Trial
Laparoscopic TAP Block in TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair.
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Laparoscopic TAP Block in TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair. focused on measuring Laparoscopic, TAP Block, Total extra peritoneal Inguinal hernia repair
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- All consecutive ASA grade I-II- III patients undergoing elective unilateral laparoscopic total extra peritoneal (TEP) Inguinal hernia repair
- Age 18 - 80 yrs, including those who are having recurrent inguinal hernia repair.
Exclusion Criteria:
- ASA grade IV, V
- Bilateral inguinal hernia repair
- BMI > 40 kg/m2
- Converted to open procedures.
- Conversion to Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair
- Coagulopathy.
- Allergy to Bupivacaine.
- Diagnosis of "chronic pain syndrome".
- Known alcohol or substance abuse within the last 6 months.
- Daily Opioid intake.
Sites / Locations
- Mayo University HospitalRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Active Comparator
Placebo Comparator
TAP block group
Peri-Portal block Group
This group will receive 30 ml of 0.25% Bupivacine given as Transversus Abdominus Plane Block under direct Laparascopic view. The TAP block will be injected in the angle of Petit above the anterior superior iliac supine. They will also receive normal saline injections at port sites, which will be injected before the ports are inserted. 15 ml of normal saline will be divided in aliquots of 7, 4 and 4 ml. 7 ml will be injected at sub-umblical port side and 4 ml each at the site of other two ports.
They will receive 0.5% Bupivacaine injections at port sites, which will be injected before the ports are inserted. 15 ml of 0.5% Bupivacaine will be divided in aliquots of 7, 4 and 4 ml. 7 ml will be injected at sub-umblical port side and 4 ml each at the site of other two ports. This group will also receive 30 ml of Normal Saline Injection given as Transversus Abdominus Plane Block under direct Laparascopic view. The TAP block will be injected in the angle of Petit above the anterior superior iliac supine.