Pro's and con's of different blocks for postoperative analgesia after video-assisted thoracic surgery

Karakaya M. A., Yapici D., BİNGÜL E. S., TURHAN Ö., ŞENTÜRK N. M.

CURRENT OPINION IN ANESTHESIOLOGY, vol.38, no.1, pp.65-70, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 38 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2025
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/aco.0000000000001451
  • Journal Name: CURRENT OPINION IN ANESTHESIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Page Numbers: pp.65-70
  • Acibadem Mehmet Ali Aydinlar University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose of reviewAlthough there are a lot of studies examining the effects of different blocks for postoperative analgesia after video-assisted thoracic surgery (VATS), the results are controversial.Recent findingsParavertebral block, serratus anterior plane block and erector spinae plane block appear to be effective and beneficial for post-VATS analgesia, but probably in different manners.SummaryAll three blocks can be suggested for daily practice, the choice should be based on personal experience and preference of the anesthetist. Better studies are required for objective decision.