Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries

Efficacy of Erector Spinae Plane Block on Postoperative Analgesia in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgeries

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB) on postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgeries.

Laparoscopic surgery is associated with less pain, fewer wound infections, reduced hospital stay, reduced morbidity and mortality, and early return to work and improved overall quality of life.

The role of ESPB as a better analgesic modality in reducing 24-hour opioid consumption has recently been established for post-operative analgesia in breast surgeries, video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery, and cardiothoracic surgeries.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age ≥ 18 years.
• Both sexes.
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II.
• Body mass index (BMI) between 20-30 kg/m2.
• Patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgeries under general anesthesia.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Bleeding or coagulation disorders.
• Having local sepsis, pre-existing.
• Peripheral neuropathies.
• Chronic pain conditions.
• Having any contraindication to regional anesthesia administration.
• Opioid dependency.
• Hypertension.
• Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus.