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Comparison of Analgesic Effects of TAP Block and RSB in RALPs

Comparison of Analgesic Effects of Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Rectus Sheath Block in Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Prostatectomies

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06681571
Enrollment
100
Registered
2024-11-08
Start date
2024-11-20
Completion date
2025-01-30
Last updated
2024-11-08

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Conditions

Postoperative Pain

Keywords

transversus abdominis plane block, Rectus sheath block, Robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy

Brief summary

In this research, we aim to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of these two peripheral blocks in patients undergoing RALP who have received preoperative TAP block and RSB block.

Detailed description

Robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) is a minimally invasive and superior technique that provides better visualization and maneuverability compared to open and laparoscopic surgical techniques. Previous studies have shown that RALP offers better postoperative oncological and physiological outcomes compared to open and laparoscopic techniques. However, RALP patients still experience pain lasting for several days postoperatively, which requires the use of analgesics such as opioids. This pain is associated with port site incisions, dissection of the prostate and surrounding tissues, bladder spasms, and transurethral catheter irritation. For this purpose, previous studies have utilized central and peripheral methods to reduce postoperative pain. Previous studies have demonstrated the analgesic benefits of TAP block and rectus sheath block in robotic-assisted radical prostatectomies. However, the number of studies in this area is limited. In this research, we aim to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of these two peripheral blocks in patients undergoing RALP who have received preoperative TAP block and RSB block.

Interventions

OTHERTAP Block

TAP block will be performed immediately after the induction of anesthesia, under ultrasond guidence.

OTHERRSB

Rectus Sheath block will be performed immediately after the induction of anesthesia, under Ultrasond guidence.

Sponsors

Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Observational model
CASE_CONTROL
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 79 Years
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Patients aged 18-79 who underwent robotic radical prostatectomy * Patients have ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status score of 1-3.

Exclusion criteria

* Patients with an allergy to local anesthetic agents * a platelet count below 100,000 * INR value above 2

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
post operatif analgesia consumptionpostoperative 24 houspostoperative iv-PCA tramadole dose for the first 24 hours from iv-PCA devices.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
numerical rating scale (NRS) at restpopstoperative 1. hourRecording the patient's pain at rest on the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) by asking the patient
NRS during coughingpostoperative1. hourThe NRS for pain during coughing will be recorded by asking the patient
postoperative nosia and vomiting (PONV)postoperative 24 hoursRecording the presence or absence of nausea and vomiting in the patient within the first 24 hours postoperatively

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Contacts

Primary ContactZeynep Koc
zeynepyilmazkoc@hotmail.com+905345958843

Outcome results

None listed

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