A new incision-based precision multipoint rectus sheath block reduces opioid requirements in laparoscopic-assisted colorectal surgery, improving patient outcomes.
- Patients receiving the new block had 25% less remifentanil usage (4.42 vs 5.92 μg/kg/h) during surgery (p=0.008).
- Postoperative sufentanil use was also lower in the new block group, showing better pain management without complications.
Adopting this technique may enhance recovery and reduce reliance on opioids in your practice.
- Intraoperative hemodynamic stability was improved in the precision block group.
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