Ultrasound Guided External Oblique and Rectus Abdominis Plane Block (EXORA) on Neuroendocrine Stress Response in Adults Undergoing Umbilical Hernia Surgery
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided external oblique and rectus abdominis plane block on the neuroendocrine stress response and postoperative analgesia in adults undergoing umbilical hernia repair.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Aged from 21 to 65 years. * Both sexes. * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical status I and Ⅱ. * Schedule for elective umbilical hernia surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * ASA Ⅲ or Ⅳ. * Patients with metabolic abnormalities, e.g., diabetes mellitus. * Patients receiving corticosteroids. * History of allergies to local anesthetics. * Bleeding or coagulation disorders. * Anatomical abnormalities. * Psychiatric and neurological disorders. * Complicated hernial defect (obstructed). * Patient refusal.