New Liposomes Data Have Been Reported by Researchers at University of Virginia (Effectiveness of Liposomal Bupivacaine Transversus Abdominis Plane Block In Diep Flap Breast Reconstruction: a Randomized Controlled Trial).

Researchers at the University of Virginia conducted a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of standard bupivacaine and liposomal bupivacaine transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks in autologous breast reconstruction surgery. While the study found that liposomal bupivacaine resulted in lower pain scores after the initial 24 hours postoperatively, it did not significantly reduce postoperative narcotic requirements compared to standard bupivacaine alone. The research, which has been peer-reviewed, provides valuable insights into the use of liposomal bupivacaine in enhancing pain control in surgical procedures. [Extracted from the article]