Transversus Abdominus Plane (TAP) block may reduce need for postoperative pain medications in patients undergoing laparoscopic hand assisted nephrectomy. Our hypothesis is that the TAP block will result in a significant reduction in pain scores and morphine requirements in the active group.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
21
20 ml of normal saline (placebo)
20 ml of 0.5% ropivacaine hydrochloride
Mayo Clinic
Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Determine if TAP block is a viable alternative to PCA narcotics for the control of pain after hand-assisted, laparoscopic nephrectomy.
Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively
TAP block with ropivacaine will lead to equivalent or better results with regard to the following outcomes:pain scores, nausea, vomiting, sedation, request for PCA, discontinuation of Foley catheter, discharge from the hospital
Time frame: 24 hours postoperatively
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