Which pain block works best for colon surgery recovery?
Symptom relief
Completed
This study looked at 200 adults having planned colorectal surgery for colon cancer, rectal cancer, or diverticulosis. It compared two ways to manage pain during and after surgery: a TAP block (injecting numbing medicine into the abdominal wall) versus epidural anesthesia (injecti…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Trinity Health Michigan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 18, 2026 12:03 UTC