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Completed NCT07871617

Prophylactic TAP Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Conditions: Cholecystitis

Sex: All

Ages: 18 Years – 90 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Phase: NA

Enrollment: 60

Sponsor: Hospital General de Chihuahua - Dr. Salvador Zubirán Anchondo

Location: "Dr. Salvador Zubirán Anchondo" General Hospital Chihuahua City Chihuahua

Summary

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the gold standard for cholelithiasis, yet postoperative pain remains a clinical challenge. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has been proposed as an effective analgesic strategy. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of prophylactic bilateral TAP block in patients undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Both genders * 18 years and older * ASA I-II * Programmed for a laparoscopic cholecystectomy * Who agree to participate Exclusion Criteria: * Younger than 18 years old * ASA III-IV * Known allergy to local anesthetics * Infection at the site for blockade * Inability to communicate pain * Known history of coagulopathy

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Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07871617). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.