Comparing Two Ultrasound-Guided Nerve Block Techniques for Pain Relief After Abdominoplasty Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Abdominoplasty is a surgical procedure that removes extra skin and fat from the abdomen, including tightening of abdominal muscles and repositioning of the belly button. This procedure has become more common, but often leads to significant postoperative pain, with up to 80% of patients affected. Managing this pain effectively is important to help patients move sooner, shorten hospital stays, reduce healthcare costs, and improve satisfaction. This research compares two ultrasound-guided nerve block techniques, the Transversus Abdominis Plane TAP block and the Erector Spinae Plane ESP block, used to manage pain after abdominoplasty. Patients received either TAP or ESP blocks followed by intravenous patient-controlled analgesia IV PCA to help control their pain after surgery. Researchers will review patient records to collect data on pain scores at various times within 24 hours after surgery using a pain rating scale, as well as PCA device use, additional pain medication needs, side effects like nausea or itching, and patient satisfaction. The study aims to understand differences in pain relief between the two nerve block methods after abdominoplasty.

Comparison of the Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block in Postoperative Analgesia Management After Abdominoplasty