Intraoperative nerve blocks for pain reduction in robotic peritoneal flap vaginoplasty: A prospective cohort study | Synapse
April 19, 2026
Intraoperative nerve blocks for pain reduction in robotic peritoneal flap vaginoplasty: A prospective cohort study
Key Points
This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative nerve blocks in reducing postoperative pain and opioid use during vaginoplasty surgery.
Conducted a prospective cohort study
Administered intraoperative nerve blocks during robotic vaginoplasty
Monitored total opioid consumption post-surgery
Achieved significant reduction in total postoperative opioid use
Reduction included both oral and intravenous opioids
Patients reported improved pain management during their hospital stay
Abstract
The block intervention achieved a dramatic reduction in total postoperative opioid use (oral and intravenous) throughout the hospital stay.