RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07366138

Ultrasound-Guided External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Versus Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block For Perioperative Analgesia in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Sponsor

Benha University

Enrollment

70 participants

Start Date

Nov 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Ultrasound Perioperative Analgesia Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy External Oblique Intercostal Plane Block Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Block

Summary

This study aims to compare the analgesic efficacy, duration of analgesia, and overall opioid consumption between the external oblique intercostal plane (EOIP) block and subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This clinical trial is studying External oblique intercostal plane block and Subcostal transversus abdominis plane block for people with external oblique intercostal plane block, laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy, and other related conditions. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 18 Years to 65 Years.

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Interventions

OTHERExternal oblique intercostal plane block

Patients will receive an ultrasound-guided bilateral external oblique intercostal plane (EOIP) block using 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine in each side after induction of anesthesia and prior to surgical incision.

OTHERSubcostal transversus abdominis plane block

Patients will receive a bilateral subcostal transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block using 20 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine in each side, under ultrasound guidance and identical conditions.