Ultrasound-guided Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric Block for Inguinal Hernia Repair

Does Ultrasound-guided Ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric Block Improve Postoperative Pain Outcome After Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair?

Aim: To investigate whether ultrasound-guided perineural administration of 20 ml bupivacaine 5 mg/ml vs 20 ml isotonic saline at the ilioinguinal-iliohypogastric nerves have a clinically analgesic effect after unilateral open inguinal hernia repair.

Inclusion Criteria:

• age above 18 years
• unilateral primary inguinal repair
• open surgery a.m. Lichtenstein
• informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• age below 18 years
• secondary surgery
• laparoscopic surgery
• lack of communicative skills