Postoperative analgesic efficacy of intertransverse process block vs. erector spinae plane block in total laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized double-blind trial - Scorecard - MDSpire

Postoperative analgesic efficacy of intertransverse process block vs. erector spinae plane block in total laparoscopic hysterectomy: a randomized double-blind trial

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  • Yang Zeng

  • Qian Chen

  • Huimin Peng

  • Di Wu

  • Shangshi Ji

  • Huan Li

  • Feiyun Lu

  • Haiyun Du

  • Bin Qian

  • June 5, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Comparative Analysis of Intertransverse Process Block and Erector Spinae Plane Block for Postoperative Pain Management in Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy: Results from a Randomized Double-Blind Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsIntertransverse process block (ITPB) and erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for analgesia, as evaluated in the study.
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • ITPB group required significantly lower intraoperative remifentanil doses compared to ESPB group, as per study results.
  • Cumulative opioid consumption within 24 hours was lower in the ITPB group, according to study findings.
  • NRS scores for visceral pain were significantly lower in the ITPB group at multiple time points post-surgery, based on study data.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Utilize ultrasound-guided ITPB or ESPB for multimodal analgesia in TLH, as indicated by the study.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

        Patient & Prescribing Data

        ITPB may reduce opioid requirements and improve visceral pain management, as suggested by study results.

        Clinical Best Practices

        • Implement ultrasound-guided nerve blocks as part of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, as supported by the study.

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