Regional Nerve Blocks and Opiate Usage in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Hysterectomy

Objective: Regional blocks in open abdominal surgery reduce postoperative opioid use. Use in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery has had inconsistent results regarding postoperative pain and narcotic use. Effects on intraoperative opioid requirements are unknown. This study examined intraoperative and immediate postoperative effects of 2 regional anesthetic techniques.