Transversalis Fascia Plane Block and Rectus Sheath Block in Renal Transplantation Donors

Effects of Transversalis Fascia Plane Block and Rectus Sheath Block on Opioid Consumption in Renal Transplantation Donors

Transversalis fascia plane block (TFPB) is a relatively new, easy-to-apply and safe regional anesthesia technique used to provide postoperative analgesia in various surgeries. It has been shown that TFPB and rectus sheath block (RSB) administration reduces opioid consumption and related side effects in patients undergoing surgery with general anesthesia. To our knowledge, there is no study examining TFPB in donor nephrectomy.

The investigators aimed to prospectively examine the effect of TFPB and RSB on opioid consumption in postoperative period on donors who will undergo laparoscopic nephrectomy in renal transplantation surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Donor patients scheduled for elective nephrectomy in renal transplantation surgery
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) I-II
• Patients who are aged between 18-75

Exclusion Criteria:

• Skin infection at the block area
• Coagulation disorder and using anticoagulant drugs
• End-stage organ and system failure
• Severe pulmonary and/or cardiovascular problems
• Substance addiction or known psychiatric or mental problems
• Chronic painkiller usage