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Research Paper | Anaesthesiology | Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026 | Pages: 411 - 411 | India
Comparative Study of TAP Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Inguinal Hernia Repair
Abstract: Background: Postoperative pain after inguinal hernia repair can delay recovery and prolong hospital stay. Regional techniques such as Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block and Quadratus Lumborum (QL) block are increasingly used to improve analgesia. Aim: To compare the analgesic efficacy and duration of ultrasound-guided TAP block and QL block. Methods: Sixty adult patients undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia were randomly divided into two groups. Group T received TAP block and Group Q received QL block using 0.25% bupivacaine. Pain was assessed using VAS score, duration of analgesia, and rescue analgesic requirement. Results: QL block showed significantly prolonged analgesia (15.2 ± 2.4 hours) compared to TAP block (9.1 ± 2.1 hours). VAS scores were lower and rescue analgesic requirement was reduced in the QL group. Conclusion: QL block provides superior and longer-lasting postoperative analgesia compared to TAP block.
Keywords: TAP block, Quadratus Lumborum block, inguinal hernia, postoperative analgesia
How to Cite?: Dr. Varun Agrawal, Dr. Jessy Vennel, "Comparative Study of TAP Block and Quadratus Lumborum Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Inguinal Hernia Repair", Volume 15 Issue 5, May 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 411-411, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26506210130, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26506210130