Transversus abdominis plane block after ambulatory total laparoscopic hysterectomy: randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To determine if transversus abdominis plane anesthetic blockage (TAP block) diminishes early postoperative pain scores and facilitates ambulatory management following total laparoscopic hysterectomy.

Design: Randomized triple blind trial.

Setting: Gynecological endoscopy unit at a referral center for laparoscopic surgery.