This double-blind randomized controlled trial aimes to compares two ultrasound-guided regional techniques-lateral quadratus lumborum block versus combined ilio-inguinal/ilio-hypogastric/genitofemoral (II-IH-GFN) block-for postoperative analgesia after elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia in adults.
Adults aged 18-75 years.
ASA physical status I-III.
Scheduled for elective unilateral open inguinal hernia repair under standardized spinal anesthesia.
Able to understand and use the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).
Allergy to local anesthetics.
Coagulopathy or current use of anticoagulants contraindicating peripheral nerve blocks.
Infection at the injection site.
Chronic opioid use (daily opioids >2 weeks) or chronic pain syndromes.
Al-Azhar University
Lead sponsor
Benha University
Collaborator