V-OG04 Paravertebral Catheter Placement In Minimally Invasive Oesophagectomy

Abstract Background Pain control is a vital component of enhanced recovery programmes for patients undergoing an oesophagectomy. Multimodal analgesia using intrathecal diamorphine and local anaesthetic infusion catheters into the paravertebral space rectus sheath increasingly utilised. can provide comparable pain relief while potentially reducing side effects associated with thoracic epidurals. This video demonstrates placement following thoracoscopic Methods The technique catheter at end phase oesophagectomy, as practiced our institution. Results Once has been placed flushed, bolus 15-20mls 0.25 per cent Levobupivicaine injected. A 600mls reservoir attached procedure. Conclusions Paravertebral safe feasible option