EOIB for Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Launched by SEHIT PROF. DR. ILHAN VARANK SANCAKTEPE TRAINING AND RESEARCH HOSPITAL · Oct 23, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying a method to help manage pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy, a type of surgery to remove the gallbladder. The researchers want to see if a specific type of pain relief technique, called the External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block, is more effective than another method used during the surgery. This is important because reducing pain after surgery can lead to quicker recovery times, fewer complications, and happier patients.

To participate in this trial, you should be between 18 and 65 years old and scheduled for an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Certain health conditions, like severe liver or heart issues, or a history of abdominal surgery, may prevent you from participating. If you join the study, you can expect to receive either the new pain relief technique or the standard method, and your pain levels will be monitored after your surgery. The trial is currently looking for participants, so it could be a good opportunity to contribute to important research while receiving care for your condition.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patients aged 18 to 65 who will be scheduled for an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia
• • ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) I-II-III
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • presence of coagulation disorder
• • infection at the injection site of the block
• • known allergy to local anesthetics
• • advanced hepatic, heart or renal failure
• • history of abdominal surgery or trauma
• • conversion of laparoscopic to open surgery
• • consumption of any pain killers within the 24 h before the operation
• • chronic opioid consumption
• • pregnancy
• • alcohol or drug abuse
• • body mass index (BMI) ≥ 35 kg m-2
• • Impairment of the patient's cognitive functions (such as Alzheimer's disease, dementia, etc.).
• • Cholecystectomy cases performed under emergency conditions.