Effect of Intercostal Nerve Block and Nephrostomy Tract Infiltration With Ropivacaine on Postoperative Pain Control After Tubeless Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy: A Prospective, Randomized, and Case-controlled Trial.
Journal:
Urology
PMID:
29288788
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of intercostal nerve block and nephrostomy tract infiltration (NTI) with ropivacaine in patients undergoing tubeless percutaneous nephrolithotomy (TPCNL).
Authors
Keywords
Adult
Aged
Analysis of Variance
Case-Control Studies
Chi-Square Distribution
Female
Humans
Intercostal Nerves
Intraoperative Care
Length of Stay
Male
Middle Aged
Nephrolithiasis
Nephrolithotomy, Percutaneous
Nephrostomy, Percutaneous
Nerve Block
Pain Measurement
Pain, Postoperative
Patient Positioning
Prognosis
Prospective Studies
Risk Assessment
Ropivacaine
Severity of Illness Index
Treatment Outcome
Ultrasonography, Doppler