Thoracic surgery ranks as one of the most painful surgical procedures. Pain after these
procedures can be debilitating and lead to poor outcomes, including respiratory …

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is a minimally invasive technique that allows a
faster recovery after thoracic surgery. Although enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) …

Background Patients who undergo surgical procedures that impair the integrity of the chest
wall frequently experience extremely severe postoperative pain. Opiates and weaker …

Pain management is critical for patients after surgery, but current pain management methods
are not always adequate. Massage therapy may be a therapeutic complementary therapy for …

Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery is a widespread technique that has been linked to
improved postoperative respiratory function, reduced hospital length of stay and a higher …

Objective To investigate whether perioperative ultrasound-guided serratus anterior plane
block (SAPB) combined with general anesthesia is more effective and safer than current …

Background Serratus anterior plane block (SAPB) has been proven to be an efficient way to
control postoperative pain. This study explored whether the use of continuous SAPB in …

Background TEA (thoracic epidural analgesia) is considered a basic method of analgesia
used in thoracic surgeries. PVB (paravertebral block) is an alternative method. The thesis …

BACKGROUND: The need to measure, compare, and improve the quality of pain
management is important to patients, payers, and health care providers. Pain after thoracic …

Background: Opioid-based postoperative analgesia provides adequate analgesia with much
adverse effects and immunosuppression. Dexmedetomidine and ketorolac have properties …