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Deep Rectus Sheath (DRS) Block in Abdominal Surgery

The Effectiveness of the Deep Rectus Sheath (Preperitoneal) Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Abdominal Surgery: A Prospective Observational Clinical Study


Sponsor

San Giovanni di Dio Hospital

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

May 1, 2026

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this observational study is to learn about the effectiveness of the Deep Rectus Sheath (Preperitoneal) block in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. The main question it aims to answer is: Does the Deep Rectus Sheath block improve postoperative recovery and pain control compared to standard care or other fascial plane blocks in patients undergoing abdominal surgery? Participants undergoing open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery as part of their routine clinical care will receive analgesic management according to standard practice, which may include systemic analgesia alone, Deep Rectus Sheath block, or other fascial plane blocks (such as TAP, ESP, or QL), depending on anesthesiologist choice. Postoperative outcomes will be collected prospectively, including quality of recovery (QoR-15 at 24 hours), pain scores at rest and during movement up to 48 hours, analgesic consumption, time to first analgesic request, mobilization time, and occurrence of complications.


Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria5

  • Age ≥ 18 years
  • Patients undergoing abdominal surgery, either open or laparoscopic
  • ASA physical status I-III
  • Neuraxial or general anesthesia according to standard clinical practice
  • Provision of informed consent to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria6

  • Refusal to provide informed consent
  • Contraindications to locoregional anesthesia
  • Known allergy to local anesthetic agents
  • Coagulation disorders or incompatible anticoagulant therapy
  • Infection at the injection site
  • Cognitive impairment preventing reliable assessment of outcomes

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Interventions

PROCEDUREOther blocks

Fascial plane blocks (TAP, QL, ESP, Rectus sheath)


Locations(2)

Crotone Hospital

Crotone, Italy

Crotone Hospital

Crotone, Italy

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