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World J Gastrointest Surg. Jul 27, 2026; 18(7): 120890
Published online Jul 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120890
Published online Jul 27, 2026. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.120890
Table 5 Comparison of postoperative recovery quality indicators between groups, mean ± SD
| Variable | ESPB group (n = 91) | TAPB group (n = 92) | t/Z value | P value |
| Time to first ambulation (hours) | 12.4 ± 3.8 | 13.1 ± 4.2 | -1.185 | 0.238 |
| Time to first flatus (hours) | 19.8 ± 5.4 | 20.5 ± 5.8 | -0.854 | 0.394 |
| Postoperative hospital stay (days) | 2.0 (2.0, 3.0) | 2.0 (2.0, 3.0) | -0.876 | 0.381 |
- Citation: Cheng H, Liu C, Li MY. Erector spinae plane block vs transversus abdominis plane block for visceral and somatic pain after laparoscopic appendectomy. World J Gastrointest Surg 2026; 18(7): 120890
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/1948-9366/full/v18/i7/120890.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4240/wjgs.120890