Recto-intercostal Fascial Plane Block in Cholecystectomy
Recto-intercostal Fascial Plane Block Reduces Intraoperative Opioid and Volatile Anesthetic Use: a Randomized Trial in Cholecystectomy
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
64 participants
Jan 3, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aims to evaluate whether an ultrasound-guided recto-intercostal fascial plane block performed before surgical incision in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy reduces intraoperative opioid and volatile anesthetic consumption. Additionally, the study assesses its effects on postoperative pain and the incidence of nausea and vomiting.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Adult patients aged 18-65 years
- Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I-III
- Ability to provide written informed consent
Exclusion Criteria7
- Refusal to participate
- Known allergy to local anesthetics
- Coagulopathy or anticoagulant therapy
- Infection at the injection site
- Body weight less than 75 kg
- Severe hepatic or renal dysfunction
- Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Interventions
A total of 30 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine is administered bilaterally under ultrasound guidance into the recto-intercostal fascial plane prior to surgical incision.
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NCT07502833