CompletedNot Applicable

Cutaneous Sensory Block Area of the Laparoscopic Assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Denmark30 participantsStarted 2022-02-15

Plain-language summary

The goal of this observational study is to assess the size and location of cutaneous sensory block area after dual laparoscopic assisted transverse abdominis plane block (L-TAP) with ropivacaine in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. L-TAP is applied as a medial subcostal infiltration between midclavicular and central sternal lines and a lateral subcostal infiltration between midclavicular and anterior axillary line bilaterally.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy in a day surgery setting * able to give oral and written consent Exclusion Criteria: * prior surgery to the upper abdominal wall * known sensory deficits of the abdominal wall or thorax * allergy to local anesthetics * pregnancy

What they're measuring

Cutaneous Sensory Block Area (CSBA)

Timeframe: 1.5 hours postoperatively

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05827445

SponsorNordsjaellands Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-10

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