Effect of Ultrasound-guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Impact of Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting and Early Outcome After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial

Purpose:

To explore and compare Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative nausea and vomiting and Early Outcome After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery To evaluate and examine TAPB can reduce the application of intraoperative and postoperative opioids and the duration of analgesia

Poor postoperative nausea and vomiting 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. Herein, we will evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (USG-TAP) block with ropivacaine in Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Subject is scheduled to undergo Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
2. Subject's American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status is I-III.
3. BMI>35kg/m2
4. The subject's parent/legally authorized guardian has given written informed consent to participate

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Subject has a diagnosis of renal or liver failure.
2. Subject has a diagnosis of mental illness
3. Subject is allergy and contraindication to Ropivacaine.
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.