Effect of Transversus Abdominis Plane Block With Compound Lidocaine on Pain After Gynecological Surgery

Poor post-surgical pain control is a leading factor that hinders the physical rehabilitation, and causes acute cognitive impairment and chronic pain syndrome. Recently, the multimodal analgesia strategies to minimise opioid-related side effects are highly desirable in open surgical procedures. The transversus abdominis plane block is a novel technique involving injection of local anaesthetic between the internal oblique and the transversus abdominis muscles of the abdominal wall. Although ropivacaine is most commonly used for this technique, the analgesic duration remains not dissatisfied. Compared with ropivacaine, compound lidocaine injection has a better and longer analgesic activity since it contains menthol and ethanol with appropriate concentrations. However, whether compound lidocaine injection is efficiency in the transversus abdominis plane block for abdominal open sugery lacks investigations. Herein, we will evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (USG-TAP) block with compound lidocaine injection for postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing gynecological laparotomy.