Effects of external oblique intercostal plane block on postoperative pain and analgesic requirement in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective randomized controlled trial
Randomized trial reveals that external oblique intercostal block improves pain control and patient satisfaction in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Key Points
This study investigates the effect of external oblique intercostal plane block on postoperative pain and analgesic requirements in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Prospective randomized controlled trial with 64 patients aged 18-65 who underwent elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Patients were allocated to either the EOIB group or the control group, with data collected on VAS scores and other parameters for 24 hours postoperatively.
Parameters analyzed included analgesic consumption, hemodynamic measurements, and patient satisfaction.
VAS scores were significantly lower in the EOIB group at all time points (p < 0.001).
Patient satisfaction was significantly higher in the EOIB group at 24 hours (p < 0.001).
EOIB reduced the need for analgesics compared to the control group.