New pain block may beat epidural for colon surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT03827291
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a quadratus lumborum (QL) block—a numbing injection between abdominal muscle layers—provides better pain control and easier recovery than the standard epidural for people having laparoscopic colon surgery. Researchers measured opioid use and pain scores in 35 adults. The goal was to find a simpler, effective way to manage post-surgery pain.
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Duke University Medical Center
Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States
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