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2019 Apr


J Am Coll Surg


228


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Length of Stay and Opioid Dose Requirement with Transversus Abdominis Plane Block vs Epidural Analgesia for Ventral Hernia Repair.

Authors

Warren JA, Carbonell AM, Jones LK, Mcguire A, Hand WR, Cancellaro VA, Ewing JA, Cobb WS
J Am Coll Surg. 2019 Apr; 228(4):680-686.
PMID: 30630088.

Abstract

Major abdominal surgery often requires postoperative opioid analgesia. However, there is growing recognition of the potential for abuse. We previously reported a significant reduction in opioid consumption after implementation of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol following ventral hernia repair (VHR) focusing on opioid reduction. Epidural use was routine for post-operative pain control in this protocol. Recently we have transitioned to transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block instead of epidural analgesia. We hypothesize this modification reduces length of stay (LOS) and lowers opioid usage in VHR.