Efficacy of different nerve block techniques with liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic partial lung resection - Scorecard - MDSpire

Efficacy of different nerve block techniques with liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic partial lung resection

  • By

  • Ying Zhang

  • Dongke Liang

  • Guofeng Liu

  • Yangsi Huang

  • Haiping Zhong

  • Nuo Yang

  • Yu Zhong

  • Yanhua Chen

  • June 17, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Comparative Analysis of Nerve Block Techniques Utilizing Liposomal Bupivacaine for Postoperative Pain Management in Patients Undergoing Uniportal Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Lung Resection

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionPostoperative pain management in lung resection surgery
Key MechanismsLiposomal bupivacaine administered via thoracic paravertebral blockade (TPVB) or intercostal nerve blockade (INB)
Target PopulationPatients undergoing uniportal video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) for partial lung resection
Care SettingSingle-center, parallel-group, randomized controlled trial

Key Highlights

  • No significant differences in VAS scores between TPVB and INB groups at 6, 24, 48, or 72 hours postoperatively
  • Both techniques showed low pain scores throughout the 72-hour period
  • No significant differences in opioid consumption or need for rescue analgesia between groups
  • Long-term NRS scores for chest pain were similar at 1, 3, and 6 months postoperatively
  • Study registered with the Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300075637)

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess postoperative pain using Visual Analog Scale (VAS) scores

Management

  • Utilize liposomal bupivacaine for regional anesthesia in thoracoscopic surgeries

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor pain scores and opioid consumption postoperatively

Risks

  • Consider potential complications from nerve blocks and opioid use

Patient & Prescribing Data

Elective surgery patients aged 18–70 years undergoing uniportal VATS

Liposomal bupivacaine provides prolonged analgesia but does not demonstrate superiority over traditional techniques in this study

Clinical Best Practices

  • Employ ultrasound guidance for TPVB to enhance accuracy
  • Consider patient-specific factors when choosing between TPVB and INB
  • Implement multimodal analgesia strategies to optimize pain management

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Efficacy of different nerve block techniques with liposomal bupivacaine for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing single-port video-assisted thoracoscopic partial lung resection

  • by Ying Zhang, Dongke Liang, Guofeng Liu, Yangsi Huang, Haiping Zhong, Nuo Yang, Yu Zhong, Yanhua Chen

  • June 17, 2026

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