Facial Plane Block in Abdominal Surgery

Background: Fascial plane blocks have emerged as an integral component of multimodal analgesia in abdominal surgery, offering effective perioperative pain control while minimizing opioid requirements. These ultrasoundguided regional anesthesia techniques involve the deposition of local anesthetic within specific fascial planes to achieve blockade of thoracoabdominal nerves supplying the abdominal wall. Commonly used blocks include the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block, rectus sheath block, quadratus lumborum block, and erector spinae plane block. By providing targeted somatic analgesia, fascial plane blocks improve postoperative pain scores, facilitate early ambulation, and enhance patient satisfaction. Their favorable safety profile, ease of performance, and applicability across a wide range of open and laparoscopic abdominal procedures have contributed to their increasing adoption. These abstract highlights the role of fascial plane blocks as a valuable, opioid-sparing analgesic strategy in contemporary abdominal surgery. Conclusion: Fascial plane blocks provide effective and reliable postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Their use is associated with reduced pain scores, prolonged duration of analgesia, decreased opioid consumption, and high patient satisfaction.