Transversus abdominis plane blockade in laparoscopic colorectal surgery: a double-blind randomized clinical trial.

Introduction: Adequate postoperative analgesia is essential for recovery following colorectal surgery. Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks have been found to be beneficial in improving pain following a variety of abdominal operations. The objective of this study was to determine if TAP blocks are useful in improving postoperative recovery following laparoscopic colorectal surgery.

Anterior sphincteroplasty for fecal incontinence: predicting incontinence relapse.

Purpose: This study was designed to evaluate the efficiency of anterior sphincteroplasty in preventing fecal incontinence relapsing in 85 female patients.

Methods: This observational study followed individuals for up to 10 years after intervention. Fecal incontinence relapse was analyzed using Generalized Linear Models and Kaplan-Meier tables.