Transverses Abdominis Plane Block Versus Local Wound Infiltration in Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

Transverses Abdominis Plane Block Versus Local Wound Infiltration for Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Total Abdominal Hysterectomy

To compare the transverses abdominis plane block outcome versus local wound infiltration for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing total abdominal hysterectomy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age range 18 to 50 years
• Female
• ASA I & II
• Undergoing Abdominal Hysterectomy under General anaesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

• Hepatic failure (assessed on clinical signs and symptoms, elevated liver enzymes and ultrasound findings showing loss of normal texture of liver) or renal failure (a GFR of 15 or less)
• Allergy or contraindication to study drugs on history
• Drug abuse or addiction
• Bleeding tendency