Tap Block vs Peritoneal Infiltration After Major Gynecological Surgeries

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2020-06-23
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

It is a randomized controlled trial to determine the total tramadol consumption after major gynecological studies. Intervention groups include TAP block or local infiltration by the surgeon. These will be compared to a control group. Total tramadol consumption will be calculated and therefore pain control will be assessed.

• Phase: N/A
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Aga Khan University
• Treatments: Bupivacaine; Tramadol

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Weight between 40 and 90kg

• ASA(American Society of Anesthesiologists) I to III

• Females scheduled for major gynecological surgeries(Abdominal hysterectomy, myomectomy, ovarian cystectomy, oophorectomy) through Pfannenstiel incision

Exclusion Criteria:

• Refusal to participate in the study,

• History of drug allergy to bupivacaine, tramadol or other narcotics, addiction/ tolerance to opioids,

• Having bleeding disorders,

• Abdominal skin infections or open wounds/ abdominal drains,

• Previous history of failed TAP block,

• On blood thinners or narcotic analgesia