Analgesic efficacy of external oblique intercostal block in laparoscopic surgery: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Key Points

• The research aims to assess the effectiveness of external oblique intercostal block for pain management in laparoscopic surgery.
• Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis
• Included high-quality randomized controlled trials
• Focused on pain relief and opioid consumption after surgery
• EOIB reduces postoperative pain for up to 24 hours
• Findings show decreased need for opioids
• No increase in adverse events reported

Abstract