Laparoscopic-assisted Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Block for Laparoscopic Total Extra Peritoneal (TEP) Inguinal Hernia Repair: a Prospective, Double-blinded, Randomized, Clinical Trial

NCT02632136 Phase 3 UNKNOWN

A newly developed technique of TAP block solely performed by surgeons will be used for postoperative pain relief following laparoscopic total extra peritoneal (TEP) Inguinal hernia repair. Our alternative hypothesis is that laparoscopic-assisted TAP block is better than the periportal wound infiltration in controlling the postoperative pain.

Details

Lead sponsor	Mayo General Hospital, Ireland
Phase	Phase 3
Status	UNKNOWN
Enrolment	86
Start date	2015-11
Completion	2016-11

Conditions

• Laparoscopic TAP Block in TEP Inguinal Hernia Repair.

Interventions

• TAP Block Group
• Peri-Portal Block Group

Primary outcomes

• Pain Scores — Within 24 hours post surgery
  Numerical Analogue score for pain will be recorded at 1, 3, 6 and 24 hours post surgery

Countries

Ireland