Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Compound Lidocaine on Pain After Gynecological Surgery

Effect of Ultrasound-guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Compound Lidocaine on Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Gynecological Laparotomy：a Randomized Double-blind Controlled Trial

Purpose:

To explore effects of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane block with compound lidocaine on postoperative pain after gynecological laparotomy.

Poor post-surgical pain control is a leading factor that hinders the physical rehabilitation, and causes acute cognitive impairment and chronic pain syndrome. Recently, the multimodal analgesia strategies to minimise opioid-related side effects are highly desirable in open surgical procedures. The transversus abdominis plane block is a novel technique involving injection of local anaesthetic between the internal oblique and the transversus abdominis muscles of the abdominal wall. Although ropivacaine is most commonly used for this technique, the analgesic duration remains not dissatisfied. Compared with ropivacaine, compound lidocaine injection has a better and longer analgesic activity since it contains menthol and ethanol with appropriate concentrations. However, whether compound lidocaine injection is efficiency in the transversus abdominis plane block for abdominal open sugery lacks investigations. Herein, we will evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (USG-TAP) block with compound lidocaine injection for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing gynecological laparotomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is scheduled to undergo gynecological laparotomy under general anesthesia
2. Subject's American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status is I-II.
3. The subject's parent/legally authorized guardian has given written informed consent to participate.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject has a diagnosis of bronchial asthma, coronary heart disease, severe hypertension, renal failure or liver failure.
2. Subject has a diagnosis of Insulin dependent diabetes.
3. Subject is allergy and contraindication to local anesthetics or any components of local anesthetics.
4. Subject has a history of chronic pain, a history of alcohol or opioid abuse, pre- existing therapy with opioids, intake of any analgesic drug within 48 hours before surgery.
5. Subject has any contraindication for the use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
6. Subject is pregnant or breast-feeding.
7. Subject is obese (body mass index >30kg/m^2).
8. Subject is incapacity to comprehend pain assessment and cognitive assessment.