Low Versus Standard Volume EXORA Block in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-65
SponsorFayoum University Hospital
The original EXORA block used high local anesthetic volume (50 mL total), raising concerns about local anesthetic systemic toxicity (LAST). In such a bilaterally administered regional technique, evaluating the efficacy of a reduced-volume approach is warranted to maximize patient safety.
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.
Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia.
• Patient refusal to participate.
Obese patients with a body mass index of more than 35 kg/m2.
Known cognitive impairment or use of psychiatric drugs
Known allergy to local anesthetics