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.