Pakistan Journal of Health Sciences
Comparison of Mean Duration of Postoperative Analgesia Following QL2 Block Versus QL3 Block Using Ropivacaine 0.25% In Patients Undergoing Unilateral Inguinal Hernia Repair
Effective postoperative pain management after inguinal hernia repair enhances recovery and reduces opioid use. Among quadratus lumborum block variants, evidence remains uncertain as to whether the posterior (QLB-2) or trans-muscular (QLB-3) approach provides superior analgesia. Objectives: To compare the mean duration of postoperative analgesia produced by posterior quadratus lumborum block (QLB-2) and trans-muscular quadratus lumborum block (QLB-3) using 0.25% ropivacaine in patients undergoing unilateral inguinal …