Combining Transversus Abdominis Plane and Rectus Sheath Blocks in Open Inguinal Hernia Surgery Anesthesia: A Retrospective Cohort Analysis
RS and TAP blocks reduce postoperative pain in inguinal hernia surgery, resulting in significantly lower postoperative opioid use and hospitalization rates. The blocks are technically easy and quick to perform and should be considered for pain management in inguinal hernia day-case surgery.
Authors
- Aki Lumme (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-6199-3263)
- Pia Nordström
- Maija‐Liisa Kalliomäki (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6501-8928)
- Jarkko Harju (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3633-0314)
Institutions
- Tampere University Hospital (FI)
- Tampere University (FI)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-01-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12481
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00