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Area of Science:

  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Pain Management
  • Anesthesiology

Background:

  • Limited research exists on continuous intercostal nerve blocks following single-port-access (two-port) thoracoscopic surgery.
  • Effective postoperative pain control is crucial for recovery after minimally invasive thoracic procedures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of continuous intercostal nerve block for analgesia after thoracoscopic surgery.
  • To compare continuous intercostal nerve block with traditional intravenous analgesia in managing postoperative pain.

Main Methods:

  • Eighty patients undergoing two-port thoracoscopic surgery were divided into two groups.
  • The experimental group received continuous intercostal nerve block post-surgery, while the control group received sufentanil intravenous analgesia.
  • Postoperative pain scores, opioid consumption, and patient satisfaction were assessed.

Main Results:

  • Patients receiving continuous intercostal nerve block reported significantly lower pain scores at 12, 24, 36, and 48 hours post-surgery.
  • Sufentanil consumption was significantly reduced in the continuous intercostal nerve block group compared to the control group.
  • The continuous intercostal nerve block group showed improved outcomes in pain reduction.

Conclusions:

  • Continuous intercostal nerve block is an effective method for reducing postoperative pain in patients undergoing thoracoscopic surgery.
  • This technique contributes to multimodal analgesia strategies, enhancing early pain control.
  • The findings support the use of continuous intercostal nerve block for improved patient recovery.