The aim of this study is to assess and compare the efficacy of a serratus anterior plane (SAP) block and our current pain protocol (Patient Controlled Intravenous Analgesia with opioids) in the prevention and treatment of acute postoperative pain after totally endoscopic aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery.
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Cumulative opioid consumption by patient-controlled intravenous analgesia (PCIA)
Timeframe: 24 hours after performing the SAP block