Effects of Local Anesthesia on Post-operative Pain During Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

A Randomized, Double-blinded, Placebo-controlled Trial of the Effects of Infusing Local Anesthesia on Post-operative Pain During Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair

To assess effect of local anesthetic into the preperitoneal space during laparoscopic hernia repair on post-operative pain.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age 18 or older with unilateral or bilateral inguinal herna for laparoscopic repair
• American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) Class I and II

Exclusion Criteria:

• Conversion from laparoscopic to open surgery
• History of Chronic pain or ongoing treatment for chronic pain
• Age less than 18 yrs
• Allergy to local anesthetics