Intraoperative nerve blocks for pain reduction in robotic peritoneal flap vaginoplasty: A prospective cohort study

Key Points

• This research aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of intraoperative nerve blocks in reducing postoperative pain and opioid use during vaginoplasty surgery.
• Conducted a prospective cohort study
• Administered intraoperative nerve blocks during robotic vaginoplasty
• Monitored total opioid consumption post-surgery
• Achieved significant reduction in total postoperative opioid use
• Reduction included both oral and intravenous opioids
• Patients reported improved pain management during their hospital stay

Abstract