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Laparoscopic Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block for Postoperative Analgesia After Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery.

Launched by ASSIUT UNIVERSITY · Dec 25, 2017

Trial Information

Current as of June 02, 2025

Unknown status

Keywords

ClinConnect Summary

Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a promising effective method for postoperative pain control after major abdominal surgery. TAP block provides analgesia by inhibiting nerve conduction from the anterior abdominal wall arising from the intercostal nerves, subcostal nerves, and first lumbar nerve (T6-L1). Using a landmark technique, it is easily performed, but its popularity has decreased because of reduced efficacy due to inaccurate injection and the potential for intra-peritoneal organ damage. Ultrasound-guided TAP block provides better results and fewer complications, but it requi...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Children (1-6 years) of both sexes undergoing elective laparoscopic surgeries that last \>30minutes (eg. undescended testis and inguinal hernia repair).
  • Written consent, free and informed
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Significant respiratory, cardiac or renal disease
  • BMI \>95th percentile for age.

About Assiut University

Assiut University, a prominent academic institution located in Egypt, is dedicated to advancing medical research and clinical trials that enhance healthcare outcomes. With a strong emphasis on innovation and collaboration, the university engages in a wide array of clinical studies across various disciplines, aiming to contribute valuable insights into disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Assiut University's commitment to ethical research practices and rigorous scientific methodology ensures the integrity and reliability of its clinical trials, ultimately benefiting both the local community and the global medical landscape.

Locations

Assiut, Assiut Governorate, Egypt

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Hala S Abdelghaffar, MD

Principal Investigator

Professor in anesthesia and intensive care department, faculty of medicine, Assiut university, Egypt.

Timeline

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