Rectus sheath block as the sole anesthesia technique for open surgical repair of umbilical hernias: A retrospective cohort study

Background: The rectus sheath block is a regional anesthetic technique that provides effective analgesia for midline abdominal surgeries. This study evaluated the feasibility of the rectus sheath block as the sole anesthetic technique for open umbilical hernia repair. Methods: < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: = 0.170). Conclusion: The rectus sheath block is an effective sole anesthetic technique for open umbilical hernia repair, with a low conversion rate to general anesthesia.