The Analgesic Efficacy of M-TAPA for Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery in Children
The Analgesic Efficacy of Modified Thoracoabdominal Nerve Block Through Perichondrial Approach for Laparoscopic Abdominal Surgery in Children: Randomized Controlled Trial
Kasr El Aini Hospital
60 participants
May 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This investigation aims to assess the efficacy of M-TAPA in children undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery. Sixty pediatric patients undergoing laparoscopic abdominal surgery under general anesthesia will be enrolled in this single-center study. Preoperatively, participants will be randomly assigned to receive either port-site local anesthetic infiltration or M-TAPA.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Age (1-7) years.
- Both genders.
- American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) - physical status I-II.
- Children undergoing elective laparoscopic abdominal surgery.
Exclusion Criteria4
- Parental refusal.
- Bleeding disorders with INR > 1.5 and/or platelets < 50 000.
- History of allergic reactions to local anesthetics.
- Rash or signs of infection at the injection site.
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Interventions
children will receive port site LA infiltration.
Children will receive bilateral M-TAPA regional anesthesia block.
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NCT07540689