Comparison of Ultrasound-Guided Rectus Sheath Block Versus Local Infiltration at The Port Sites and Intraperitoneal Instillation of 0.25% Bupivacaine for Post-Operative Pain Control After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Abstract:Article informationBackground: Despite laparoscopic cholecystectomy being less invasive, patients report significant pain within the first 24 h following surgery. To minimize post-operative pain, a number of preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative pain management techniques are available. These include lowpressure pneumoperitoneum, use of opioids, local anesthetic infiltration, intraperitoneal instillation, thoracic paravertebral or epidural blocks, and intraperitoneal infiltration of local anesthesia.… Show more
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