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The ultrasound-guided modified thoracoabdominal nerve block (M-TAPA) may offer effective analgesia by blocking the anterior and lateral branches of the intercostal nerves (T5-T12). However, its efficacy in LRCD has not been thoroughly evaluated.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Objective<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study aimed to assess the efficacy and safety of unilateral M-TAPA in reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing LRCD, and to evaluate its potential benefits in enhancing recovery.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>In this randomized, double-blind, controlled trial, 61 patients undergoing LRCD were assigned to either the M-TAPA group (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f31) or the Control group (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f30). The M-TAPA group received ultrasound-guided nerve block, while the Control group received a placebo injection. Postoperative pain was assessed using the numerical rating scale (NRS) over a 48-h period. Additional outcomes included opioid consumption and opioid-related side effects, such as nausea and vomiting.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>The M-TAPA group had significantly lower NRS scores at all time points compared to the Control group, with the largest difference observed at 6\u202fh postoperatively (4.27\u202f\u00b1\u202f0.83 in the Control group vs. 2.19\u202f\u00b1\u202f0.54 in the M-TAPA group). Repeated measures ANOVA revealed a significant interaction between time and treatment (<jats:italic>F<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f20.813, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001). Opioid consumption was reduced by 22% in the M-TAPA group over 48\u202fh (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001), and the need for antiemetic drugs was significantly lower (<jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u202f=\u202f0.020). No M-TAPA-related complications were observed.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>M-TAPA was found to be an effective method for reducing postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing LRCD.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Clinical Trial Registration<\/jats:title><jats:p><jats:uri>www.chictr.org.cn<\/jats:uri>.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.3389\/fmed.2025.1582428","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,7,4]],"date-time":"2025-07-04T05:22:09Z","timestamp":1751606529000},"update-policy":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3389\/crossmark-policy","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":1,"title":["Ultrasound-guided modified thoracoabdominal nerve block for postoperative analgesia in laparoscopic renal cyst decompression: a randomized double-blind controlled 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