Quadratus Lumborum Block As A Single Anesthetic Method For Laparoscopic Totally Extraperitoneal (Tep) Inguinal Hernia Repair: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Murillo de Lima Favaro, Silvio Gabor, Diogo Barros Florenzano Souza, Anderson Alcoforado Araújo, Ana Luiza Castro Milani, Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro Junior, Murillo de Lima Favaro, Silvio Gabor, Diogo Barros Florenzano Souza, Anderson Alcoforado Araújo, Ana Luiza Castro Milani, Marcelo Augusto Fontenelle Ribeiro Junior

Abstract

Minimally invasive surgery for inguinal hernia repair is advantageous in terms of return to usual activities and lower rates of chronic pain; however, it requires general anesthesia. This study sought to analyze the benefits of ultrasound guided locoregional anesthesia of the quadratus lumborum muscle (QL block) as a single anesthetic technique for endoscopic totally extraperitoneal (TEP) inguinal hernia repair with regard to postoperative pain, length of hospital stay, and hospital cost. A total of 46 patients, aged 18 to 80 years, with unilateral inguinal hernia, one group that received general anesthesia and one that received sedation and QL block for TEP inguinal hernia repair. In the 46 patients the median pain score 6 hours after surgery was significantly lower (2 versus 4) among the QL block group than among the group receiving general anesthesia. Consequently, the former group showed a briefer median hospital stay (6 versus 24 hours, respectively). The anesthesia and hospital costs were also lower for the QL block group, with median reductions of 64.15% and 25%, respectively. QL block is a safe and effective option for patients undergoing TEP inguinal hernia repair, given the observed reduction in early postoperative pain, briefer hospital stay, and decreased anesthesia and hospital costs.

Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare no competing interests.

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Flowchart representing patient selection and randomization.

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