Transversus Abdominus Plane Block for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy—A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
TAP block significantly reduced post-operative pain and improved patient satisfaction following sleeve gastrectomy. TAP block should be considered for patients undergoing this procedure, should expertise allow.
Authors
- Jarlath Bolger (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0796-633X)
- Matthew G. Davey (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9892-9920)
- Noel E. Donlon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4073-3896)
- John Conneely
- William B. Robb
Institutions
- Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (IE)
- Beaumont Hospital (IE)
- Mater Misericordiae University Hospital (IE)
- St. James's Hospital (IE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Obesity Surgery
- Published
- 2025-09-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11695-025-08166-z
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.01