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Stellate Ganglion Block in Control of Arrhythmia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Stellate Ganglion Block Efficacy in Control of Arrhythmia and Cardiovascular Changes in Addition to, Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT04837495
Enrollment
40
Registered
2021-04-08
Start date
2021-04-30
Completion date
2022-07-31
Last updated
2023-12-05

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Arrythmia, Pain, Acute

Keywords

Arrythmia, Acute pain

Brief summary

During Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, carbon dioxide (CO2) pneumoperitoneal laparoscopic surgery, CO2-pneumoperitoneum activates the sympathoadrenomedullary system to increase the release of catecholamines such as epinephrine (E) norepinephrine (NE) and dopamine (DA). During stress, E and NE are secreted by the adrenal medulla into blood circulation to promote glycogenolysis to increase blood glucose, speed up lipolysis and accelerate heartbeats. Stellate g anglion block (SGB) reters to the blockade of sympathetic nerves including the large area covered by middle cervical, vertebral arterial. stellate ganglions and ther pre- and post- ganglions. SGB affects both peripheral and central nervous systems. In the peripheral system. the sympathetic pre- and post-ganglionic fibers in the innervated areas of stellate ganglion are affected. Therefore, the control of vascular dilatation and constriction, muscular movement, bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and contraction, and pain conduction, by sympathetic nerves is inhibited. In the central nervous system, the hypothalamus is mainly involved in the regulation of systemic autonomic nervous, immune and endocrine systems, and to maintain homeostasis. CO2-pneumoperitoneum causes severe stress-related homeostatic disorders including arrhythmia and blood pressure changes. This study will examine the effects of stellate ganglion block (SGB) on hemodynamics and stress response in patients undergoing CO-pneumoperitoneal surgery.

Detailed description

Laparoscopic surgery is being increasingly recognized for its advantages of minimal invasiveness. mild postoperative pain, short length of hospitalization and rapid recovery and is widely used in general surgery, obstetrics. gynecology and urology. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) has become the gold standard for surgically treating benign diseases of the gallbladder. During carbon dioxide (CO2) pneumoperitoneal laparoscopic surgery, CO2-pneumoperitoneum activates the sympathoadrenomedullary system to increase the release of catecholamines such as epinephrine (E) norepinephrine (NE) and dopamine (DA). During stress, E and NE are secreted by the adrenal medulla into blood circulation to promote glycogenolysis to increase blood glucose, speed up lipolysis and accelerate heartbeats. Stellate g anglion block (SGB) reters to the blockade of sympathetic nerves including the large area covered by middle cervical, vertebral arterial. stellate ganglions and ther pre- and post- ganglions. SGB affects both peripheral and central nervous systems. In the peripheral system. the sympathetic pre- and post-ganglionic fibers in the innervated areas of stellate ganglion are affected. Therefore, the control of vascular dilatation and constriction, muscular movement, bronchial smooth muscle relaxation and contraction, and pain conduction, by sympathetic nerves is inhibited. In the central nervous system, the hypothalamus is mainly involved in the regulation of systemic autonomic nervous, immune and endocrine systems, and to maintain homeostasis. CO2-pneumoperitoneum causes severe stress-related homeostatic disorders including arrhythmia and blood pressure changes. This study will examine the effects of stellate ganglion block (SGB) on hemodynamics and stress response in patients undergoing CO-pneumoperitoneal surgery.

Interventions

PROCEDUREright stellate ganglion block

The skin should be anaesthetised with lidocaine 2%. Using a lateral approach and in-plane imaging, a blunt regional anaesthesia needle should be advanced deep to the carotid sheath towards the longus colli muscle. Following careful aspiration, inject 10 ml lidocaine 2% that will result in expansion of the fascia of the longus colli. Confirmation of the SGB success can be detected by warming of left upper limb and left Horner's syndrome.

Sponsors

Assiut University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Aged 18 -60 years * american society of anesthesiologists status I-II * Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with chronic renal dysfunction. * Patients with hypo/hyper-thyroidism. * Patients with diseases of the autonomic and central nervous systems. * Patients with cardiopulmonary dysfunction. * Patients with history of treatment with long-term oral tranquilizers.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Arrhythmiaintroperative periodthe incidnese of Arrhythmia

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postoperative pain24 hours postoperativelyNumeric Rating Scale and Visual Analog Scale will be used to evaluate post operative analgesia

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026