Continuous bupivacaine TAP block provided through an epidural catheter passed through laparoscopic ports improved postoperative outcome of LSG in terms of reduced postoperative pain scores, sparing morphine consumption, and early recovery items.

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Background: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is atechnique of regional anesthesia, which reduces the pain derived from abdominal wall incisions, decreases general anesthesia requirements, and increases hemodynamic stability. Hyaluronidase is an enzyme considered as the "spreading factor", facilitating the spread of local anesthetic solutions. It has been shown to produce reliable blockade with better spread and therefore better quality of block when used with local anesthetics.

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