N/A
Completed N=75
Pre Operative Transversus Abdominis Plane Block Laparoscopic Gynecological Surgery
Postoperative Pain · Surgery
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01075074 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
75
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Apr 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: The Quality of Recovery Questionnaire (QoR40) on the Day (24 Hours) After Surgery — 172; 157; 173 units on a scale — p=0.006
Summary
The use of pre-operative transversus abdominis plane block will reduce pain after outpatient laparoscopic gynecological surgery and improve quality of recovery.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY The Quality of Recovery Questionnaire (QoR40) on the Day (24 Hours) After Surgery |
172; 157; 173 | 0.006 sig |
| SECONDARY Pain Burden During Early Recovery From Anesthesia |
210; 405; 210 | 0.0003 sig |
| SECONDARY Opioid Pain Medications Consumed During the First 24 Hours Post Surgery |
40; 78; 39 | 0.0005 sig |
| SECONDARY Time to Hospital Discharge Readiness |
90; 120; 90 | 0.03 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Age: 18-64 years
- Surgery: Outpatient Gynecological laparoscopic surgery
- ASA status: I and II
- Fluent in English
Exclusion Criteria
- History of allergy to local anesthetics
- History of chronic opioid use
- Pregnant patients
- BMI greater than 30
Drop-out criteria:
- Patient or surgeon request
- Complications related to the procedure
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01075074). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.