To systematically evaluate the effectiveness and safety of the enhanced recovery after
surgery (ERAS) pathway in bariatric surgery. A literature search was conducted using …

Background Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is a form of regional anesthesia that
has been increasingly employed in minimally invasive surgery. The data regarding its use in …

Background Enhanced recovery after bariatric surgery (ERABS) is an approach developed
to improve outcomes in obese surgical patients. Unfortunately, it is not evenly implemented …

Morbid obesity (MO) is becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide and is associated with
both altered physiology and increased co-morbidities. Together, these can render the …

Introduction The analgesic effect and safety of transversus abdominis plane block (TAPB) is
still controversial in various abdominal procedures. Quadratus lumborum block (QLB) has …

Background Overweight and obesity are growing public health concerns worldwide.
Bariatric surgery is a modality of weight reduction; however, postoperative pain can increase …

Purpose Pain after bariatric surgery can prolong recovery. This patient group is highly
susceptible to opioid-related side effects. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery guidelines …

Purpose Laparoscopic bariatric surgeries can cause intense postoperative pain. Opioid
medication can alleviate the pain but can have harmful side effects especially in patients …

Background The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block has shown great potential
usefulness in the management of postoperative pain; however, there is lacking evidence …

Purpose Effective postoperative analgesia is paramount in patients undergoing bariatric
surgery, given their increased predisposition to narcotic-induced respiratory depression …