Abstract
Aim: Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is mainly used as part of multimodal postoperative analgesia regimens in a wide variety of abdominal operations. Our purpose was to evaluate feasibility and safety of TAP block as anesthesia method for inguinal hernia repair. Methodology: Twenty patients scheduled to undergo ambulatory inguinal hernia repair were selected and consented to ultrasound -guided TAP block anesthesia plus conscious sedation. Twenty to 25 ml of ropivacaine 0.5% were administered into the TAP and sensory blockade ofT11-L1 dermatomes was examined 30 minutes later. Data on
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