Transversalis Fascia Plane Block for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
NCT ID: NCT06778629
Last Updated: 2025-03-14
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Basic Information
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RECRUITING
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2025-02-14
2025-12-15
Brief Summary
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This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) guided TFPB on postoperative pain control for postoperative analgesia management after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
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Detailed Description
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Transversalis Fascia Plane Block (TFPB) is a body block that blocks the T12-L2 spinal nerves by injection of local anesthetic between the transversus abdominis muscle and transversalis fascia on the lateral abdominal wall Its positive effects on postoperative analgesia have been shown in many abdominal surgeries, including open technique inguinal hernia repair.
This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of ultrasound (US) guided TFPB on postoperative pain control for postoperative analgesia management after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
DOUBLE
Study Groups
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Group T = TFPB group
Transversalis Fascia Plane block will be performed. Local anesthetic infiltration to port entrance sites at the beginning of the operation and standard postoperative pain management protocols will be applied.
Transversalis Fascia Plane Block
After the wound closure is completed and the patient is still under general anesthesia the TFPB will be performed. As the patient is in the supine position, the high-frequency linear US probe (11-12 MHz, Vivid Q) and a 22-G 80-mm needle (Stimuplex® Ultra 360®, Braun, USA) will be placed longitudinally, 2-3 cm laterally, just above the iliac crest at the mid-axillary line. After the external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles are distinguished, the common aponeurosis of the transversus abdominis and the internal oblique muscle will be found. The block needle will be directed from anterior to posterior, using an in-plane technique, the block needle will be advanced and the block location will be confirmed by injecting 5 ml of saline. Once the block location is confirmed, 30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine (Buvicaine, Polifarma ®) will be applied between the transversus abdominis muscle and transversalis fascia.
Post Operative Pain Management
Acetaminophen 1 gr (Paracerol, Polifarma®) intravenous (IV), and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be administered to all patients 30 minutes before wound closure. After surgery, Acetaminophen (Paracerol, Polifarma®) 1 gr IV, and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be given three times a day. Another anesthesiologist will assess patients after surgery. If the patient's pain score (NRS) is 4 or higher, IV pethidine (Aldolan, Liba Laboratory ®) 0,5 mg/kg will be given as a rescue analgesic.
Port Site Infiltration
A total of 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine ( (Buvicaine, Polifarma ®) will be applied to the trocar entry points by the surgeon at the beginning of the operation, before entering the trocars.
Group K = Control group
Local anesthetic infiltration to port entrance sites at the beginning of the operation and standard postoperative pain management protocols will be applied. No plane block will be applied.
Post Operative Pain Management
Acetaminophen 1 gr (Paracerol, Polifarma®) intravenous (IV), and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be administered to all patients 30 minutes before wound closure. After surgery, Acetaminophen (Paracerol, Polifarma®) 1 gr IV, and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be given three times a day. Another anesthesiologist will assess patients after surgery. If the patient's pain score (NRS) is 4 or higher, IV pethidine (Aldolan, Liba Laboratory ®) 0,5 mg/kg will be given as a rescue analgesic.
Port Site Infiltration
A total of 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine ( (Buvicaine, Polifarma ®) will be applied to the trocar entry points by the surgeon at the beginning of the operation, before entering the trocars.
Interventions
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Transversalis Fascia Plane Block
After the wound closure is completed and the patient is still under general anesthesia the TFPB will be performed. As the patient is in the supine position, the high-frequency linear US probe (11-12 MHz, Vivid Q) and a 22-G 80-mm needle (Stimuplex® Ultra 360®, Braun, USA) will be placed longitudinally, 2-3 cm laterally, just above the iliac crest at the mid-axillary line. After the external oblique, internal oblique, and transversus abdominis muscles are distinguished, the common aponeurosis of the transversus abdominis and the internal oblique muscle will be found. The block needle will be directed from anterior to posterior, using an in-plane technique, the block needle will be advanced and the block location will be confirmed by injecting 5 ml of saline. Once the block location is confirmed, 30 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine (Buvicaine, Polifarma ®) will be applied between the transversus abdominis muscle and transversalis fascia.
Post Operative Pain Management
Acetaminophen 1 gr (Paracerol, Polifarma®) intravenous (IV), and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be administered to all patients 30 minutes before wound closure. After surgery, Acetaminophen (Paracerol, Polifarma®) 1 gr IV, and tramadol (Contramal, Abdi İbrahim®) 100 mg IV will be given three times a day. Another anesthesiologist will assess patients after surgery. If the patient's pain score (NRS) is 4 or higher, IV pethidine (Aldolan, Liba Laboratory ®) 0,5 mg/kg will be given as a rescue analgesic.
Port Site Infiltration
A total of 20 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine ( (Buvicaine, Polifarma ®) will be applied to the trocar entry points by the surgeon at the beginning of the operation, before entering the trocars.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair Surgery
* Elective Operations
Exclusion Criteria
* Evidence of infection in the intervention area
* Allergy to local anesthetics
* Coagulopathy
* Body-mass index (BMI) ≥ 30
* Body weight ≤ 50 kg
* Patients who do not agree to participate in the study
18 Years
65 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Ayse Ince
Assist Prof
Principal Investigators
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BAHADIR CIFTCI
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
ISTANBUL MUH
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University Mega Hospital Complex
Istanbul, Bagcilar, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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References
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Celik HK, Tulgar S, Buk OF, Koc K, Unal M, Genc C, Suren M. Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block and erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia. Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024 Apr;77(2):255-264. doi: 10.4097/kja.23404. Epub 2024 Jan 8.
Pinarbasi A, Altiparmak B, Korkmaz Toker M, Pirincci F, Ugur B. Ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block or transversus abdominis plane block for recovery after caesarean section: A randomised clinical trial. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2024 Oct 1;41(10):769-778. doi: 10.1097/EJA.0000000000002041. Epub 2024 Jul 22.
Hebbard PD. Transversalis fascia plane block, a novel ultrasound-guided abdominal wall nerve block. Can J Anaesth. 2009 Aug;56(8):618-20. doi: 10.1007/s12630-009-9110-1. Epub 2009 Jun 4. No abstract available.
Xu LS, Li Q, Wang Y, Wang JW, Wang S, Wu CW, Cao TT, Xia YB, Huang XX, Xu L. Current status and progress of laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair: A review. Medicine (Baltimore). 2023 Aug 4;102(31):e34554. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000034554.
Tolver MA, Rosenberg J, Bisgaard T. Early pain after laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. A qualitative systematic review. Acta Anaesthesiol Scand. 2012 May;56(5):549-57. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-6576.2011.02633.x. Epub 2012 Jan 19.
Other Identifiers
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Medipol Hospital 5
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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