Comparative study of Bupivacaine with Tramadol and Levo Bupivacaine with Tramadol in below umbilical surgeries for Postoperative epidural Analgesia
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Postoperative pain management plays a crucial role in reducing morbidity and improving overall patient recovery, particularly among patients undergoing below-umbilical surgeries. Epidural analgesia remains a widely accepted modality due to its ability to provide effective segmental block with minimal systemic side effects. The present study aimed to compare the analgesic efficacy, duration of action, hemodynamic stability, and side-effect profile of Bupivacaine with Tramadol versus Levobupivacaine with Tramadol administered through the epidural route in patients undergoing elective below-umbilical surgical procedures. This prospective comparative study included patients aged 18–65 years belonging to ASA physical status I and II who were scheduled for elective lower abdominal, perineal, and lower limb surgeries. Participants were divided into two groups: Group BT received 0.25% Bupivacaine with Tramadol, while Group LT received 0.25% Levobupivacaine with Tramadol. Pain scores were assessed using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) at predetermined intervals. Hemodynamic parameters including heart rate, systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and oxygen saturation were monitored. The onset of analgesia, duration of effective analgesia, total rescue analgesic requirement, and incidence of adverse events such as nausea, vomiting, pruritus, hypotension, shivering, and motor blockade were recorded. The study demonstrated that both drug combinations provided effective postoperative analgesia; however, Levobupivacaine with Tramadol showed a longer duration of analgesia, greater hemodynamic stability, and a lower incidence of motor blockade in comparison to Bupivacaine with Tramadol. VAS scores were consistently lower in Group LT at multiple time points, suggesting superior patient comfort. Side-effect profiles were comparable, though mild hypotension and motor blockade were slightly more frequent in Group BT. These findings indicate that Levobupivacaine combined with Tramadol provides a more favorable analgesic profile and may be considered a safer and more effective alternative for postoperative epidural analgesia in below-umbilical surgeries.
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BupivacaineLevobupivacaineTramadolEpidural analgesiaPostoperative painBelow-umbilical surgeryHow to Cite
Arora, D., Agrawal, D., Bisht, H., Gupta, M., & Singh, J. (2026). Comparative study of Bupivacaine with Tramadol and Levo Bupivacaine with Tramadol in below umbilical surgeries for Postoperative epidural Analgesia. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 7(2), 14-17. https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMBHR.2026.7.2.14-17
Arora, Dikshit, et al. "Comparative study of Bupivacaine with Tramadol and Levo Bupivacaine with Tramadol in below umbilical surgeries for Postoperative epidural Analgesia." International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, vol. 7, no. 2, 2026, pp. 14-17. https://doi.org/10.54660/IJMBHR.2026.7.2.14-17.
Arora, D., Agrawal, D., Bisht, H., Gupta, M. and Singh, J. (2026) 'Comparative study of Bupivacaine with Tramadol and Levo Bupivacaine with Tramadol in below umbilical surgeries for Postoperative epidural Analgesia', International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research, 7(2), pp. 14-17. doi: 10.54660/IJMBHR.2026.7.2.14-17.
Arora D, Agrawal D, Bisht H, Gupta M, Singh J. Comparative study of Bupivacaine with Tramadol and Levo Bupivacaine with Tramadol in below umbilical surgeries for Postoperative epidural Analgesia. International Journal of Medical and All Body Health Research. 2026;7(2):14-17. doi:10.54660/IJMBHR.2026.7.2.14-17
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