The Analgesic Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

The Analgesic Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

The purpose of this study is to determine whether Transversus abdominis plane block as part of a multimodal postoperative regimen is superior to control in analgesic efficacy after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• ASA 1-3
• BMI 18-35
• Written consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Do not understand danish
• Drug allergy
• Pregnancy
• Alcohol or drug abuse
• Chronic pain with consumption of opioids
• Consumption of NSAID, COX2inhibitors or paracetamol within 24 hours before the investigation
• Infection at the needle site.