Overview

Regional TAP Block for Bariatric Patients

Status:
Completed

Trial end date:
2013-05-01

Target enrollment:

Participant gender:

Summary

Addition of transverse abdominis plane (TAP) block to general anesthesia for morbidly obese patients (BMI >35) undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery for weight loss will significantly reduce opioid use in the recovery room

Phase:

Phase 1/Phase 2

Details

Lead Sponsor:

Montefiore Medical Center

Treatments:

Anesthetics
Ropivacaine