Rectus Sheath and Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Blocks as Main Anesthetic Technique for Open Cholecystectomy: A Case Report

Abstract

Anesthetic techniques used for open cholecystectomy are traditionally general anesthesia, neuraxial anesthesia, or both due to convenience and safety profile. Peripheral nerve blocks are usually only used for postoperative analgesia for this type of surgery. We report a case of a patient with obstructive jaundice in severe cholangitis and hypovolemic hypernatremia who underwent open cholecystectomy and T-tube drain under right-sided rectus sheath and subcostal transversus abdominis plane blocks.