TAP vs Surgical Infiltration of Local Anesthetic in Laparoscopic and Robotic Hysterectomy

Sponsor
University of Minnesota (Other)
Overall Status
Completed
CT.gov ID
NCT02519023
Collaborator
(none)
87
1
2
11
7.9

Study Details

Study Description

Brief Summary

Laparoscopic and Robotic assisted hysterectomy is a surgical procedure that is a minimally invasive way in which to remove the uterus, which has less scarring and fewer complications. However, this procedure, much like its open-surgical counterpart, is often associated with significant post-operative pain. To augment this pain there are many different analgesic techniques available to offset pain. Ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is one such procedure involving the injection of a local anesthetic into the plane of the transversus abdominal muscle where the terminal branches of nerves lie. A similar, yet different analgesic approach is that of direct injection of local anesthetic into the incision by the surgeon during or just after surgical procedures. These two approaches have both been proven to decrease post-operative pain in patients for many procedures, but never compared to one another.

Condition or Disease Intervention/Treatment Phase
Phase 4

Detailed Description

This is a double blinded randomized study. All patients will receive one form of local anesthetic pain relief either from TAP or infiltration. Patients will be randomized to one of two study arms in a double-blinded, placebo controlled study. All patients will receive a TAP infiltration and all patients will receive infiltration into the incision.

In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site.

In the second arm the bilateral TAP infiltration will consist of 30 mL of normal saline per side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration will consist of 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine per port site. The surgeon infiltration will consist of 5 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine prior to incision and 5 ml of 0.25% bupivacaine prior to closure at each port site.

A TAP infiltration is an injection of local anesthetic under the covering of the transversus abdominis muscle layer which provides effective post operative analgesia.2-5 This layer is found using an ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body. Then using this ultrasound the investigators can see our needle as it pierces the covering of the transversus abdominis muscle layer and watch as the local anesthetic is infiltrated into this plane. This is done on both sides of the abdomen to provide analgesia to the skin, muscle, and facial layers of the abdomen. This is currently standard of care at our institution and will be performed within one hour of surgical incision. The injection will consist of 10 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine with epinephrine followed by 20 mL of liposomal bupivacaine saline mixture or 10 ml of saline followed by 20 ml of saline and then repeated on the contralateral side.

Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions.

Investigational Drug Service (IDS) pharmacy will be charged with the blinding of medications vs. saline for these procedures.

Following the procedure, all individuals will receive scheduled acetaminophen (1 gram every 6 hours), scheduled ibuprofen (800 mg every 8 hours), and PRN oxycodone 5-10mg q4h if pain is rated at more than 5 out of 10 on a numerical pain scale.

Study Design

Study Type:
Interventional
Actual Enrollment :
87 participants
Allocation:
Randomized
Intervention Model:
Parallel Assignment
Masking:
Quadruple (Participant, Care Provider, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Primary Purpose:
Treatment
Official Title:
Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) Infiltration vs. Surgical Infiltration of Local Anesthetic in Laparoscopic and Robotic Assisted Hysterectomy
Study Start Date :
Jul 1, 2016
Actual Primary Completion Date :
May 1, 2017
Actual Study Completion Date :
Jun 1, 2017

Arms and Interventions

Arm Intervention/Treatment
Experimental: TAP-Block with liposomal bupivacaine

TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site.

Drug: Liposomal Bupivacaine
In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side.
Other Names:
  • Exparel
  • Device: Ultrasound
    An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane

    Drug: Epinephrine
    TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine.

    Drug: acetaminophen
    all individuals will receive scheduled acetaminophen (1 gram every 6 hours),

    Drug: ibuprofen
    all individuals will receive scheduled ibuprofen (800 mg every 8 hours)

    Drug: Oxycodone
    all individuals will receive PRN oxycodone 5-10mg q4h if pain is rated at more than 5 out of 10 on a numerical pain scale.

    Active Comparator: Surgical infiltration with bupivacaine

    Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions.

    Drug: Bupivacaine
    Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions.

    Device: Ultrasound
    An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane

    Drug: acetaminophen
    all individuals will receive scheduled acetaminophen (1 gram every 6 hours),

    Drug: ibuprofen
    all individuals will receive scheduled ibuprofen (800 mg every 8 hours)

    Drug: Oxycodone
    all individuals will receive PRN oxycodone 5-10mg q4h if pain is rated at more than 5 out of 10 on a numerical pain scale.

    Outcome Measures

    Primary Outcome Measures

    1. Total Opioid Use for Pain Control [72 hours]

      total opioid used from time 0 after surgery through 72 hours after surgery was complete.

    Secondary Outcome Measures

    1. Maximum Pain Scores as Measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale (0-10) [0-72 hours post-procedure]

      the Numerical rating scale goes from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest). Higher values are a worse outcome. The maximal number for maximal pain scores from 0-72 hours is 30. Thus the range for this outcome is 0 to 30 with 30 being a worse outcome. This is because the 0-72 hour maximal pain scores are additive from the 0-24, 24-48, and 48-72 hours. Each 24 hour subset has a maximal score of 10 and adding all three results in maximal score of 30.

    2. Total Opioid Taken by Patient as Tabulated and Converted to Morphine Equivalents [0-24 post-procedure]

    3. Quality of Recovery 15 (QoR15) Score [72 hours post-procedure]

      The quality of recovery is a survey given to patients. It is 15 questions. The scale of the QOR 15 Score is 0 to 150. 150 is a better outcome.

    4. Overall Benefit of Analgesia Score (OBAS) [72 hours post-procedure]

      The overall benefit of analgesia score is based off 7 questions given to patients it is scored 0-28. 28 is considered a worse outcome.

    5. Number of Participants With Nausea and Vomiting [72 hours post-procedure]

    6. Length of Time in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Recovery [an expected average of 120 mins]

      time from start of recovery until patient was deemed ready to discharge from phase 2 recovery. Phase 2 recovery is the phase of the post anesthesia care where patients are readied to be discharge form the post anesthesia care unit. There are guidelines with regards to when patients are able to be discharged and when those points are met by the patient they are deemed ready to discharge.

    7. Number of Patients Admitted Post Operatively [72 hours post-procedure]

    8. Opioid Used From 24-48 Hours Post Surgery [24-48 hours after the end of surgery]

      opioids in mg of morphine equivalents used from 24-48 hours after surgery

    9. Total Opioid Taken by Patient as Tabulated and Converted to Morphine Equivalents [48-72 hours after end of surgery]

      opioid use from time 48-72 hours in mg morphine equivalents

    10. Patient Satisfaction With Pain Management [at 72 hours after surgery]

      number of patients who answered yes to if they were satisfied with their pain management

    11. Maximal Pain Score of Patient From Time 0-24 Hours After Surgery [0-24 hours after surgery]

      the maximal pain score felt by patient during this time period. This is based on a numerical rating scale of 0-10. 0 is best outcome and 10 is worst outcome.

    12. Maximal Pain Score for Patient From Time 24-48 Hours After Surgery [24-48 hours after surgery]

      the maximal pain score felt by patient during this time period. This is based on a numerical rating scale of 0-10. 0 is best outcome and 10 is worst outcome.

    13. Maximal Pain Score Patient Felt From 48-72 Hours After Surgery [48-72 hours after surgery]

      the maximal pain score felt by patient during this time period. This is based on a numerical rating scale of 0-10. 0 is best outcome and 10 is worst outcome.

    Eligibility Criteria

    Criteria

    Ages Eligible for Study:
    18 Years and Older
    Sexes Eligible for Study:
    Female
    Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
    No
    Inclusion Criteria:
    • ASA physical status I-III

    • Females >/=18-years of age

    • Scheduled for laparoscopic/robot-assisted hysterectomy.

    Exclusion Criteria

    • Contraindication to surgical infiltration or regional blockade

    • History of long term opioid intake (greater than 3 weeks prior to surgery) or chronic pain disorder

    • Inability to understand the informed consent and demands of the study

    • Surgery scheduled to start after 1700

    Contacts and Locations

    Locations

    Site City State Country Postal Code
    1 University of Minnesota Minneapolis Minnesota United States 55455

    Sponsors and Collaborators

    • University of Minnesota

    Investigators

    • Principal Investigator: Melissa Geller, MD, University of Minnesota

    Study Documents (Full-Text)

    More Information

    Publications

    Responsible Party:
    University of Minnesota
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT02519023
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 7152222222
    First Posted:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 8, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Jan 1, 2019
    Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement:
    No
    Plan to Share IPD:
    No
    Additional relevant MeSH terms:

    Study Results

    Participant Flow

    Recruitment Details
    Pre-assignment Detail
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Period Title: Overall Study
    STARTED 49 38
    COMPLETED 31 31
    NOT COMPLETED 18 7

    Baseline Characteristics

    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine Total
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane Total of all reporting groups
    Overall Participants 31 31 62
    Age (years) [Median (Full Range) ]
    Median (Full Range) [years]
    58
    62
    59
    Sex: Female, Male (Count of Participants)
    Female
    31
    100%
    31
    100%
    62
    100%
    Male
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    0
    0%
    Race and Ethnicity Not Collected (Count of Participants)
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    0
    0%
    Region of Enrollment (participants) [Number]
    United States
    31
    100%
    31
    100%
    62
    100%

    Outcome Measures

    1. Primary Outcome
    Title Total Opioid Use for Pain Control
    Description total opioid used from time 0 after surgery through 72 hours after surgery was complete.
    Time Frame 72 hours

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [mg Morphine equivalents]
    20.8
    25.0
    2. Secondary Outcome
    Title Maximum Pain Scores as Measured by Numerical Pain Rating Scale (0-10)
    Description the Numerical rating scale goes from 0 (lowest) to 10 (highest). Higher values are a worse outcome. The maximal number for maximal pain scores from 0-72 hours is 30. Thus the range for this outcome is 0 to 30 with 30 being a worse outcome. This is because the 0-72 hour maximal pain scores are additive from the 0-24, 24-48, and 48-72 hours. Each 24 hour subset has a maximal score of 10 and adding all three results in maximal score of 30.
    Time Frame 0-72 hours post-procedure

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [scores on a scale]
    8
    13
    3. Secondary Outcome
    Title Total Opioid Taken by Patient as Tabulated and Converted to Morphine Equivalents
    Description
    Time Frame 0-24 post-procedure

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [mg of morphine equivalents]
    7.5
    22.5
    4. Secondary Outcome
    Title Quality of Recovery 15 (QoR15) Score
    Description The quality of recovery is a survey given to patients. It is 15 questions. The scale of the QOR 15 Score is 0 to 150. 150 is a better outcome.
    Time Frame 72 hours post-procedure

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [scores on a scale]
    126
    115
    5. Secondary Outcome
    Title Overall Benefit of Analgesia Score (OBAS)
    Description The overall benefit of analgesia score is based off 7 questions given to patients it is scored 0-28. 28 is considered a worse outcome.
    Time Frame 72 hours post-procedure

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [scores on a scale]
    2
    3
    6. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Participants With Nausea and Vomiting
    Description
    Time Frame 72 hours post-procedure

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    10
    32.3%
    16
    51.6%
    7. Secondary Outcome
    Title Length of Time in Phase 1 and Phase 2 of Recovery
    Description time from start of recovery until patient was deemed ready to discharge from phase 2 recovery. Phase 2 recovery is the phase of the post anesthesia care where patients are readied to be discharge form the post anesthesia care unit. There are guidelines with regards to when patients are able to be discharged and when those points are met by the patient they are deemed ready to discharge.
    Time Frame an expected average of 120 mins

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [hours]
    3.3
    3.1
    8. Secondary Outcome
    Title Number of Patients Admitted Post Operatively
    Description
    Time Frame 72 hours post-procedure

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    11
    35.5%
    16
    51.6%
    9. Secondary Outcome
    Title Opioid Used From 24-48 Hours Post Surgery
    Description opioids in mg of morphine equivalents used from 24-48 hours after surgery
    Time Frame 24-48 hours after the end of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [mg of morphine equivalents]
    0
    .5
    10. Secondary Outcome
    Title Total Opioid Taken by Patient as Tabulated and Converted to Morphine Equivalents
    Description opioid use from time 48-72 hours in mg morphine equivalents
    Time Frame 48-72 hours after end of surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [mg morphine equivalents]
    0
    5
    11. Secondary Outcome
    Title Patient Satisfaction With Pain Management
    Description number of patients who answered yes to if they were satisfied with their pain management
    Time Frame at 72 hours after surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Count of Participants [Participants]
    30
    96.8%
    24
    77.4%
    12. Secondary Outcome
    Title Maximal Pain Score of Patient From Time 0-24 Hours After Surgery
    Description the maximal pain score felt by patient during this time period. This is based on a numerical rating scale of 0-10. 0 is best outcome and 10 is worst outcome.
    Time Frame 0-24 hours after surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [units on a scale]
    3
    5
    13. Secondary Outcome
    Title Maximal Pain Score for Patient From Time 24-48 Hours After Surgery
    Description the maximal pain score felt by patient during this time period. This is based on a numerical rating scale of 0-10. 0 is best outcome and 10 is worst outcome.
    Time Frame 24-48 hours after surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [units on a scale]
    3
    4
    14. Secondary Outcome
    Title Maximal Pain Score Patient Felt From 48-72 Hours After Surgery
    Description the maximal pain score felt by patient during this time period. This is based on a numerical rating scale of 0-10. 0 is best outcome and 10 is worst outcome.
    Time Frame 48-72 hours after surgery

    Outcome Measure Data

    Analysis Population Description
    [Not Specified]
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    Measure Participants 31 31
    Median (Full Range) [units on a scale]
    2
    3

    Adverse Events

    Time Frame adverse event data was kept up to 30 days after surgery
    Adverse Event Reporting Description
    Arm/Group Title TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Arm/Group Description TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. In the same arm the surgeon infiltration into the incision will consist of 10 ml of normal saline per port site, 5 ml prior to incision and 5 ml prior to closure at each port site. Liposomal Bupivacaine: In one arm the TAP infiltration will contain 10 mL of 0.25 % bupivacaine with epinephrine injected followed by 20 mL of a 50:50 mixture of liposomal bupivacaine and normal saline. This will then be repeated on the contralateral side. Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Bupivacaine: Surgical Infiltration of the study solution will be performed both prior to incision and at the end of surgery just prior to closure of incisions. At each time, the surgeon will inject 5 mL of 0.25% bupivacaine into each of the port site incisions. Ultrasound: An ultrasound, which is a beam of high frequency sound that allows one to visualize images in the body, will be used to aid investigators to observe the local anesthetic being infiltrated into the plane
    All Cause Mortality
    TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/31 (0%) 0/31 (0%)
    Serious Adverse Events
    TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 0/31 (0%) 0/31 (0%)
    Other (Not Including Serious) Adverse Events
    TAP-Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine Surgical Infiltration With Bupivacaine
    Affected / at Risk (%) # Events Affected / at Risk (%) # Events
    Total 10/31 (32.3%) 16/31 (51.6%)
    Gastrointestinal disorders
    nausea/vomiting 10/31 (32.3%) 10 16/31 (51.6%) 16

    Limitations/Caveats

    [Not Specified]

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    Certain Agreements

    All Principal Investigators ARE employed by the organization sponsoring the study.

    There is NOT an agreement between Principal Investigators and the Sponsor (or its agents) that restricts the PI's rights to discuss or publish trial results after the trial is completed.

    Results Point of Contact

    Name/Title Dr. Jacob Hutchins
    Organization University of Minnesota
    Phone 6122505535
    Email hutc0079@umn.edu
    Responsible Party:
    University of Minnesota
    ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
    NCT02519023
    Other Study ID Numbers:
    • 7152222222
    First Posted:
    Aug 10, 2015
    Last Update Posted:
    Feb 8, 2019
    Last Verified:
    Jan 1, 2019