Overview Study of Exparel Versus Epidural for Pain Control After Thoracotomy Status: Completed Trial end date: 2019-01-25 Target enrollment: Participant gender: Summary Unilateral intercostal nerve blocks provide pain control as effectively as a continuous thoracic epidural, and will a lower incidence of side effects. Phase: Phase 4 Details Lead Sponsor: Mayo ClinicTreatments: Bupivacaine