Presacral Nerve Block Versus Sham Block on Post-operative Pain for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The study is a single-center parallel group randomized controlled trial comparing the administration of a presacral nerve block using 20mL of local ropivacaine 5.0mg/ml versus 20mL of normal saline (sham block) on post-operative pain following total laparoscopic hysterectomy.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Undergoing total laparoscopic hysterectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Previous presacral neurectomy * Concurrent surgical procedure other than salpingectomy and/or oophorectomy * Gynecological cancer beyond stage 1 disease * BMI \> 50 * Chronic opioid consumption * Fibromyalgia * Language barrier * Inability to communicate and provide consent