Comparison of epidural, spinal, and saddle block for holmium laser enucleation of prostate (HoLEP): A prospective randomized, comparative study. Issue 42 (22nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kim, Young Hoon; Kwon, So Young; Jun, Eun Hwa; Choi, Seung Tae; Park, Seong Jin; Kim, Yumi
• Other Names: ElSheemy. Mohammed section editor.
• Is Part Of: Medicine. Volume 100:Issue 42(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-10-22
• Subjects: benign prostatic hyperplasia -- epidural block -- holmium laser enucleation of prostate -- saddle block -- spinal block; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Médecine -- Périodiques; Geneeskunde; Medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000027534
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0025-7974

Abstract

Abstract: Background: Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) has become an important treatment modality for benign prostate hypertrophy. The aim of the present study was to compare regional anesthesia methods for HoLEP operation and to determine the optimal technique. Methods: Sixty patients with American Society of Anesthesiologists scores of I-III were randomly allocated into 3 groups. Patients in group E received an epidural block with 75 mg of bupivacaine plus 50 μg of fentanyl. In group S, 15 mg of bupivacaine and 50 μg fentanyl were used for spinal anesthesia. In group SA, patients received saddle block with 15 mg of bupivacaine and 50 μg of fentanyl. Results: Time to T10 dermatome block and to maximal level block were longest in group E ( P < .05), and maximal sensorial block level was higher in group E than group SA ( P < .05). There was a significant difference in postoperative motor block, but no difference in systolic blood pressure and heart rate. Conclusion: Among 3 techniques, saddle block might be preferable in HoLEP because an adequate sensorial level was achieved with lower motor block and stable hemodynamics.