Ruiz SR, Minutti PM, Yoshikai UK

Language: Spanish
References: 5
Page: 54-55
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ABSTRACT

Robotic repair of abdominal intercostal hernias (HIA) presents an anesthetic challenge due to its location and high risk of postoperative pain. We present the case of a 59-year-old male diagnosed with HIA who underwent robotic repair under balanced general anesthesia. To optimize postoperative analgesia, a direct visualization transversus abdominis plane block (DV-TAP) was performed using 75 mg of 0.75% ropivacaine and 250 mg of 1% lidocaine with epinephrine. This case highlights the safety and efficacy of DV-TAP as an analgesic strategy in robotic surgery for HIA.

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