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Lap-assisted vs. US-Guided Visualization of TAP Blocks

Peripheral nerve blocks have been effective in decreasing post-operative pain as well as the use of narcotics for numerous years. Typically, these blocks are placed by anesthesiologist via ultrasound. In more recent years, surgeons have been placing nerve blocks laparoscopically.

EXPAREL or Lidocane as Local Anesthetic in Patients Undergoing Pleuroscopy With Pleural Biopsy and Indwelling Pleural Catheter Placement

This phase II trial investigates the effect of EXPAREL compared to lidocane as a local anesthetic in patients who are undergoing pleuroscopy with pleural biopsy and indwelling pleural catheter placement. This trial aims to see whether EXPAREL or lidocane is able to make patients more comfortable.

The Impact of Low Pressure Pneumo in RARP II

The purpose of this study is to evaluate clinical significance of low pressure pneumoperitoneum during robotically assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP).

The Effect of Preemptive Levator Ani Injections on Pain After Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery

Patients undergoing vaginal pelvic reconstructive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) under general anesthesia will be randomized to receive bilateral trans-vaginal pelvic floor muscle injections with bupivacaine or no injection (standard of care) as a part of their surgical pain control