Pain Relief Methods After Gallbladder Removal Surgery
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This study compares two ways of numbing the abdomen during gallbladder removal surgery to see which one works better for pain relief. One method numbs one side of your belly, and the other numbs both sides.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–80 years old
- Have symptomatic gallstones (gallstone disease causing symptoms) and need laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery
- Be healthy enough for surgery (ASA status I, II, or III—your doctor will confirm this)
- No allergies to local anesthetic medicines (numbing medicines)
- No active skin infection where the numbing injection would be given
- Willing to participate and sign consent forms
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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