A Comparative study on two different doses of buprenorphine with levobupivacaine in Transversus abdominis plane block for pain relief following inguinal hernia repair-Prospective double blind randomized control trial

Post operative analgesia is a challenge in patients undergoing inguinal hernia repair. An ideal Post operative analgesic technique must be effective in repressing the pain in hernia surgeries with no or minimal side effects to the patient. While subarachnoid block is a commonly performed anaesthesia technique for inguinal hernia surgeries it’s actions are limited. Most patients report moderate to severe intensity of pain affecting overall quality of life soon after the surgery. This study aims to compare abdominal plane blocks that will be administered for post-operative analgesia to the patients and to understand which will act for a longer duration.