A Study to Compare Two Techniques for Pain Control After Bariatric Surgery

Laparoscopic Assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block Vs Local Anesthetic Infiltrations in Bariatric Surgery: a Prospective Randomized Double-Blind Controlled Trial (TAP BLOCK BARIATRIC TRIAL)

The purpose of this study is to compare the postoperative pain and other clinical outcomes in patients who, during bariatric surgery, will be injected with a local anesthetic (Ropivacaine) through two different techniques.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients undergoing elective bariatric surgery
• age ≥ 18 years
• signed informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant or lactating women,
• known allergy to local anesthetics
• Chronic pain syndrome.