Transversus abdominis plane block versus intraperitoneal local anesthetics in bariatric surgery: A systematic review and network meta-analysis

• Main Authors: Chaw, Sook Hui, Lo, Yoke Lin, Goh, Siew-Li, Cheong, Chao Chia, Tan, Wei Keang, Loh, Pui San, Wong, Lai Fen, Shariffuddin, Ina Ismiarti
• Format: Article
• Published: Springer Verlag 2021
• Subjects: RD Surgery
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/34083/
• Institution: Universiti Malaya

Background: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block and intraperitoneal local anesthetics (IPLA) are widely investigated techniques that potentially improve analgesia after bariatric surgery. The analgesic efficacy of TAP block has been shown in previous studies, but the performance of TAP block can...