Comparison of the Analgesic Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Transversalis Fascia Plane Block and Transversus Abdominis Plane Block in Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are comparing two types of ultrasound-guided nerve blocks, the transversalis fascia plane block and the transversus abdominis plane block, to see which provides better pain relief after laparoscopic surgery in children aged 6 months to 16 years. Effective and long-lasting pain control is important for the comfort and satisfaction of both children and their parents during pediatric anesthesia. Advances in ultrasound technology have allowed these regional anesthesia techniques to become more common in pediatric care. The study involves two groups: one group receives the transversalis fascia plane block, where local anesthetic is injected between specific muscle layers targeting certain nerves for potentially wider pain coverage. The other group receives the transversus abdominis plane block, where anesthetic is injected between different muscle layers to numb the area typically covered by certain spinal nerves. Both blocks are given before surgery under ultrasound guidance, and researchers will monitor pain levels, how long pain relief lasts, and if additional pain medicines are needed. Participants will have their pain assessed at multiple times up to 24 hours after surgery using a visual scale. Additional pain relief use, any complications from the nerve blocks, and satisfaction of both patients and parents will also be recorded. The study aims to improve pain management in children undergoing laparoscopic surgery by finding which nerve block technique works best. The total study period covers the surgery day and the following 24 hours for monitoring outcomes.

Transversalis Fascia Plane Versus Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Children