Effect of Adding Dexmedetomidine to Local Anesthetic Agents for Transversus Abdominis Plane Block: A Meta-analysis

Background:Dexmedetomidine (Dex) has been used adjuvant in Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks. This meta-analysis was aimed at evaluating the effect of Dex in TAP blocks.Objectives:Outcome measures were total opiate consumption in 24-hours after surgery, time to systemic rescue analgesia, pain