Laparoscopic-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block versus Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Block in Laparoscopic (TAPP) Trans-Abdominal Pre Peritoneal for Inguinal Hernia Repair

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Abstract

Background: Postoperative pain following laparoscopic surgery continues to be a significant issue. The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has been introduced as a safe and effective analgesic technique.
Objective: To compare laparoscopic-guided versus ultrasound-guided TAP block for early postoperative pain control in laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (LIHR) TAPP.
Patients and Methods: This study was conducted on 48 patients with inguinal hernia admitted to Tanta University Hospital and Shebien-Elkom El-Helal Insurance Hospital, Egypt, in the duration from October 2023 till November 2024. Results: Visual analogue scale (VAS) scores, rescue analgesia, and analgesic consumption were comparable between groups.
Conclusion: Laparoscopic-guided TAP block provides analgesic efficacy equivalent to ultrasound-guided TAP block, with similar safety and low complication rates.
 

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The Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Volume 100, Issue 1
July 2025
Pages 4547-4551

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