Transversus abdominis plane blocks during primary bariatric surgery reduce length of stay without increasing complication rates: an Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program analysis of 511,981 patients
Key Points
Transversus abdominis plane blocks reduce length of stay without complicating surgical outcomes, enhancing patient recovery.
A significant metric indicates that the average length of stay decreased, with no reported increase in complication rates.
Analysis was conducted using data from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program on 511,981 patients.
Findings highlight the potential for this technique to enhance care pathways, supporting broader adoption in surgical routines.
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Transversus abdominis plane blocks during primary bariatric surgery reduce length of stay without increasing complication rates: an Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program analysis of 511,981 patients | Synapse
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Barajas‐Gamboa et al. (Thu,) studied this question.