Postoperative Analgesic Efficacy of a Novel Surgical Modified Serratus Anterior Plane Block in Reduction Mammaplasty: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

The authors aimed to determine whether a surgically administered serratus anterior plane block, performed under direct visualization before wound closure, could improve postoperative analgesia in patients undergoing reduction mammaplasty. The study found that this technique resulted in lower pain scores and a significant reduction in opioid consumption within the first 24 hours post-surgery, suggesting it may be a viable alternative to traditional ultrasound-guided methods. Further research is needed to optimize the technique and clarify its role in enhanced recovery protocols.