Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgery
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study
A randomized clinical study on postoperative pain comparing between the supraglottic airway device and endotracheal tubing in transabdominal preperitoneal repair (TAPP).
Transabdominal preperitoneal (TAPP) repair is the most widely used laparoscopic technique for the treatment of inguinal hernia in Japan. Many studies have shown that in comparison with open hernia repair, laparoscopic repair results in less pain and a shorter convalescence. However, postoperative pain remains a concern. One possible cause of postoperative pain in the early postoperative phase is strain or cough on removal of the endotracheal tube. Use of a supraglottic airway (SGA) device helps to avoid such complaints. We evaluated postoperative pain after TAPP repair using the SGA for general anesthesia. ⋯ The results of this study are the first to show that an SGA device can reduce postoperative pain after laparoscopic surgery.