Obesity surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Impact of Ultrasound-Guided Transversus Abdominis Plane Block on Postoperative Pain and Early Outcome After Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: a Randomized Double-Blinded Controlled Trial.
Based on the promising results of transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block in various abdominal procedures, this study aimed to investigate its effect on postoperative pain and early outcome after laparoscopic bariatric procedures. ⋯ Using US-guided TAP block in adjunct with laparoscopic bariatric surgery managed to achieve lower pain scores, lower opioid requirements, lower PONV scores, earlier ambulation, shorter time to pass flatus, and comparable hospital stay and complication rate to the control group.
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The internet is a widely used source for obtaining medical information both by patients and physicians. YouTube® is a valuable information resource which can improve the learning experience of both public and medical professionals if appropriately used. In this study, we want to evaluate quality and accuracy of videos about sleeve gastrectomy procedure. ⋯ Online information on sleeve gastrectomy is of low quality, and its contents are of unknown source and accuracy. However, educational potential of YouTube® cannot be ignored.