Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Versus Local Injection of Pain Medication
Pain, Postoperative
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Pain, Postoperative focused on measuring Surgical procedures, Minimally invasive, Nerve block, Anesthetics, Local
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Female
- Undergoing gynecological robotic and/or laparoscopic surgery
- Overnight hospitalization expected
Exclusion Criteria:
- Fibromyalgia
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Relevant drug allergy
- Conversion to laparotomy
- Pregnant
Sites / Locations
- Saint Barnabas Medical Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Active Comparator
Treatment TAP, placebo local injection
Placebo TAP, treatment local injection
Treatment TAP, treatment local injection
Treatment TAP block was 30 mL 0.5% ropivacaine bilaterally. Placebo local injection was 2 mL of 0.9% normal saline at each port site.
Placebo TAP was 30 mL of 0.9% normal saline bilaterally. Treatment local injection was 2 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine at each port site.
Treatment TAP was 30 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine bilaterally. Treatment local injection was 2 mL of 0.5% ropivacaine at each port site.