Dexamethasone-Enhanced TAP Block in Lapchole

The transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block is widely used as part of analgesia for abdominal surgeries such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy. While bupivacaine is commonly used for TAP blocks with reported success. Dexamethasone is often used as an adjuvant in prolonging duration of blocks; however, data on its efficacy in enhancing TAP blocks in laparoscopic cholecystectomy remain limited. This study aims to assess whether adding dexamethasone to bupivacaine in a TAP block improves postoperative pain control and reduces opioid consumption