Surgeon-administered regional nerve blocks during radical cystectomy: a feasibility study.

Justin Manuel RefugiaParth U ThakkerEmily RoebuckHilary A BrownsteadAlejandro R RodriguezMatvey Tsivian

Published in: International urology and nephrology (2024)

Our data suggest that urologists may feasibly perform US-guided TAP blocks as a practical, efficient, and safe method of regional anesthesia. SU-TAP blocks should be considered in ERAS protocols for RC. Future comparative studies on opioid consumption compared to local infiltration and alternative block techniques are warranted.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
electronic health record
current status
big data
machine learning
robot assisted
peripheral nerve
artificial intelligence