This study aims to compare Laparoscopic assisted LTAP (Transversus Abdominis Plane) to standard port-site infiltration in terms of post-operative visual analogue scores (VAS) for pain at 3, 6, 12 and 24 hours following laparoscopic appendicectomy Tap Block is a standard conventional analgesia protocol for laparoscopic appendicitis used in Beaumont Hospital, and other hospitals throughout Ireland. The medicinal product for both groups is the same - Bupivacaine. The mode of administration is what this study is reviewing: Control group (Standard port site infiltration) and Study Group - Laparoscopic Transversus Abdominis Plane Block
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Assessing pain post laparoscopic appendicectomy using Visual analogue score (VAS score)
Timeframe: Assessing change in pain score post extubation at 3 hours, 6 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours.