Which pain block works best for kidney surgery recovery?

NCT ID NCT07640282

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study compares two common pain-relief techniques—ESP block and EXORA block—used after laparoscopic kidney removal. Researchers will track pain scores, need for extra pain medication, and recovery quality in 84 adults. The goal is to see if one block offers better pain control and smoother recovery.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: bupivacaine
What this could lead to: If one block works better, it could lead to better pain control and faster recovery after kidney surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be less reliable. The blocks are already used in practice, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

NEPHRECTOMY POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bakirkoy Dr. Sadi Konuk Research and Training Hospital
RECRUITING

Istanbul, Istanbul, 34147, Turkey (Türkiye)

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