Comparison of Obturator Nerve Blockade and Neuromuscular Blockade

Summary

Patients diagnosed with posterolateral bladder tumors will be invited to participate in the study. Subjects will be randomized to receive an ultrasound-guided obturator block or a neuromuscular blocking agent after the induction of general anesthesia in an attempt to block the obturator reflex during surgery.

Timeline

Start

2017-04-25

Primary completion

2019-09-19

Completion

2019-09-19

Publications

• Soberon JR, Awoniyi CA, Perez MA, Vasilopoulos T, Canales BK. Obturator Nerve Blockade vs. Neuromuscular Blockade for the Prevention of Adductor Spasm in Patients Undergoing Transurethral Resection of Bladder Tumors: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Pain Med. 2021 Jun 4;22(6):1253-1260. doi: 10.1093/pm/pnaa448.

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