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Comparison of the Effects of External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block and Subcostal Transversus Plane Block Methods With Ultrasound Guidance on Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Operations

Comparison of the Effects of External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block and Subcostal Transversus Plane Block Methods With Ultrasound Guidance on Postoperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Operations

Status
Not yet recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07547280
Enrollment
90
Registered
2026-04-23
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
2027-05-01
Last updated
2026-04-23

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Conditions

Sleeve Gastrectomy, External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block, Subcostal Transverse Abdominis Plane Block

Keywords

Ultrasound guided · External oblique intercostal plane block · Sleeve gastrectomy Bariatric surgery Postoperative · Analgesia

Brief summary

The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the external oblique intercostal plane block and the subcostal transversus abdominis plane block on postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Detailed description

Obesity is a global health problem currently treated with diet, pharmacotherapy, and bariatric surgery. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) is a common bariatric procedure that often results in moderate to severe postoperative pain. Adequate pain control after LSG is crucial for early mobilization and prevention of complications . As a relatively novel technique, the external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) provides analgesia for anterolateral upper abdominal surgery by blocking both the lateral and anterior cutaneous branches of the intercostal nerves between T6-7 and T10-11 . The subcostal transversus abdominis plane (s-TAP) block provides sensory blockade over nearly the entire anterior abdominal wall between T6 and T9. Therefore, it can be considered as part of multimodal analgesia for both laparotomy and laparoscopic abdominal surgical procedures. The primary aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the external oblique intercostal block (EOIB) and the subcostal transversus abdominis plane (s-TAP) block on postoperative pain scores and opioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Interventions

Ultrasound-guided external oblique intercostal plane block will be performed at the T6 level using 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine at the Immediately after intubation

Port-site local anesthetic infiltration will be performed with bupivacain after intubation by surgeon.

PROCEDURESubcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block (s-TAP)

Ultrasound-guided OSTAP block will be performed using 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine immediately after intubation.

Sponsors

Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER_GOV

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Adult patients aged between 18 and 65 years * Patients classified as American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III

Exclusion criteria

* Patients younger than 18 years or older than 65 years * Inability to cooperate or comply with study procedures * Liver and kidney failure * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) IV-V patient * External oblique intercostal block(EOİB) and the Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane block(s-TAB) are contraindicated

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Postoperative Acute Pain Scorespostoperative T1: 0. hours, T2:4.hours,T3:12.hours,T4: 24.hoursPostoperative acute pain scores assingment with Visual Analog Scores

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Total Opioid ConsumptionPOSTOPERATİVE T1:0 HOURS T2:4. HOURS T3:12.HOURS T4:24.HOURSWe plan to investigate the effects of the external oblique intercostal block and the subcostal transversus abdominis plane block onopioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy after surgery.
PATIENT SATISFACTION (Likert Scale) Not satisfied at all 1 Slightly satisfied 2 Moderately satisfied3 Satisfied4 Excellent5 SURGEON SATISFACTION (Likert Scale) Not satisfied at all 1 Slightly satisfied 2 Moderately satisfied3 Satisfied4 Excellent5Postoperative 24.hoursSecondary outcomes will include patient- and surgeon-based Likert scale assessments.
Postoperative Nause and VomitingPostoperative first 24.hours

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Contacts

CONTACTMELİKE BOSTANCI ERKMEN, MD
mlkbstnci@gmail.com+905355708530
CONTACTTolga Karaçay, MD
tkaracay35@gmail.com+905458718351
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORMelike Bostancı Erkmen, M.D.

Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORTolga Karaçay, M.D.

Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORServet Sürmeli, M.D.

Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Apr 24, 2026