| Benefit |
Description |
Implications |
| Effective pain management [23] |
Provides targeted pain relief by blocking specific nerves, reducing the need for systemic analgesics such as opioids. |
Enhances patient comfort and decreases opioid-related side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and sedation. |
| Reduced opioid consumption [24] |
Minimizes the use of opioids, which are commonly associated with significant side effects and potential for dependency. |
Lowers the risk of opioid-induced complications, including respiratory depression and postoperative ileus. |
| Immunomodulatory effects [25] |
It may help preserve immune function by reducing the surgical stress response and inflammation associated with systemic anesthesia. |
Potentially decreases cancer recurrence and metastasis, leading to improved long-term survival. |
| Decreased postoperative complications [26] |
Lowers the risk of complications such as respiratory issues, cardiovascular events, and infection due to better physiological stability and reduced systemic drug use. |
Contributes to faster recovery, reduced intensive care unit (ICU) stays, and shorter overall hospital stays. |
| Improved surgical outcomes [27] |
Enhances surgical conditions by providing adequate muscle relaxation and reducing blood loss, especially in major surgeries. |
Facilitates safer surgical procedures and potentially better overall outcomes for cancer surgeries. |
| Enhanced recovery and rehabilitation [28] |
Allows quicker mobilization and rehabilitation post-surgery by reducing pain and enabling early participation in physical therapy. |
This leads to a shorter recovery period, reduced hospital costs, and a quicker return to daily activities. |
