Systematic review shows abdominal wall blocks match epidural pain relief with shorter stays after laparoscopic colonic resection, suggesting improved recovery.
Several analgesic techniques have been investigated. We found that abdominal wall blocks were as effective as thoracic epidural analgesia for pain management but with lower hospital stay and better recovery. We registered this review on PROSPERO (ID: CRD42021279228).
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