ssTAP vs TAP Catheters in TAH

Comparing the Efficacy of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block, Both Single Injection and Continuous Block Technique, to Wound Infiltration for Total Abdominal Hysterectomy: A Prospective Randomized Study

Prospective, randomized study comparing local wound infiltration with local anesthetic (LA) versus single injection TAP blocks (ssTAP) with LA versus continuous TAP block (TAP caths) catheters with LA for treatment of postoperative pain after total abdominal hysterectomy (TAH).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Scheduled to undergo total abdominal hysterectomy
• Age ≥ 18 years.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≤ 3

Exclusion Criteria:

• Known coagulopathy
• Known allergy to Bupivacaine or morphine
• Contraindication to Tylenol usage
• Medical conditions contraindicated to bupivacaine use
• Daily narcotic usage for ≥ 2 weeks of 20mg of oxycodone daily or an equivalent.