This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the postoperative analgesic efficacy of M-TAPA block and OSTAP block in patients undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Pain scores, analgesic consumption, and patient satisfaction will be evaluated.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 65 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Patients aged between 18 and 65 years
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-II
* Scheduled for elective laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (TEP technique)
* Ability to understand and use the Visual Analog Scale (VAS)
* Provided written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Refusal to participate or inability to provide informed consent
* Age under 18 or over 65 years
* ASA physical status ≥ III
* Coagulopathy (including abnormal INR, thrombocytopenia, or platelet dysfunction)
* Infection at the injection site
* Known allergy or hypersensitivity to study medications (local anesthetics, NSAIDs, opioids)
* Chronic opioid use (longer than 4 weeks)
* Use of psychiatric medications affecting pain perception
* Inability to cooperate or communicate effectively
* Requirement for postoperative intensive care
What they're measuring
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Total analgesic consumption in 24 hours
Timeframe: 24 hours postoperative
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07522853
SponsorDr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Training and Research Hospital