Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Pain Treatment After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Evaluation of the Effect of Serratus Anterior Plane Block for Pain Treatment After Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Analgesia following video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is important for the prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications.Various regional methods of anesthesia are currently being used to achieve this goal. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of SAPB on postoperative VATS analgesia.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who were in the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-III class and underwent video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS).

Exclusion Criteria:

• Previous history of opioid use preoperatively,
• Allergy to local anesthetics,
• The presence of any systemic infection,
• Uncontrolled arterial hypertension,
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.