Korean Journal of Anesthesiology

An update on the role of multimodal analgesia in perioperative pain management: Whitney N. Kuwamoto, Grace C. Eddy, Edward R. Mariano, Eric S. Schwenk; Received March 19, 2026 Accepted May 10, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.26304 [Epub ahead of print]; Full text PubReader PDF

Thoracoabdominal nerves block through the perichondrial approach: a narrative review: Peiqi Shao, Jinghan Liang, Huili Li, Songchao Xu, Danxu Ma, Ruijuan Guo, Yun Wang; Received September 22, 2025 Accepted May 21, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25856 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

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Opioid-based versus opioid-sparing patient-controlled analgesia using ketorolac and nefopam after total knee arthroplasty: a randomized, double-blind, non-inferiority trial: Jiwon Han, Haesun Jung, Min Kyoung Kim, Yong-Beom Park, Seihee Min; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2026;79(2):213-223. Published online February 3, 2026; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25695
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Comparison of the analgesic efficacy between the ultrasound-guided continuous costoclavicular brachial plexus block and ultrasound-guided continuous interscalene brachial plexus block: a randomized controlled non-inferiority trial: Taotao Xing, Lan Ge, Da Zhong, Shuo Chen, Yongjie Li, Hongjin Ni, Yiqi Fang, Yantian Lv, HuaJie Mao, Lina Yu; Received June 21, 2025 Accepted September 24, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25511 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

Three-dimensional bioprinting in drug delivery: a broad-spectrum review: Dongju Kim, Seunguk Bang; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2026;79(1):28-41. Published online September 15, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25473; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

Rectus sheath block provides superior analgesia over quadratus lumborum block in single-port total laparoscopic hysterectomy: a prospective, randomized trial: Dongju Kim, Seunguk Bang, Jihyun Chung, Hyun-jung Shin, Eunwon Lee; Received March 5, 2025 Accepted July 25, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25174 [Epub ahead of print]; PDF

Impact of ultrasound-guided rhomboid intercostal and serratus anterior plane blocks on respiratory function after modified radical mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial: Gizem Akgün, Başak Altıparmak, Ahmet Pınarbaşı, Melike Korkmaz Toker, Sinan Pektaş, Bakiye Uğur; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2026;79(1):104-113. Published online June 26, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.25150
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Evaluation of the efficacy of M-TAPA and EXORA block application for analgesia after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, single-blind, observational study: Korgün Ökmen, Durdu Kahraman Yıldız, Gökberk Kürşat Ülker; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(4):361-368. Published online April 15, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24563
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A modified hip pericapsular nerve block on postoperative pain and functional outcome after total hip arthroplasty: a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study: Jian Hu, Qiuru Wang, Jie Hu, Chunyu Gong, Jing Yang; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(4):351-360. Published online March 13, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24593
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Influence of psychological factors on the benefit from interpectoral and pectoserratus plane block for recovery after partial mastectomy: a randomized controlled trial: Sung Yeon Ham, Jooyoung Oh, Ji Yeong Kim, Juyeong Park, Hye Sun Lee, Soong June Bae, Seung Ho Baek, Yoonwon Kook, Joon Jeong, Sung Gwe Ahn, Young Song; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(6):583-591. Published online February 17, 2025; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24469; Full text PubReader ePub PDF Supplementary Material

Costoclavicular block as a diaphragm-sparing nerve block for shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trial: Youngin Lee, Seunguk Bang, Jihyun Chung, Min Suk Chae, Jungwon Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(1):30-38. Published online December 10, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24595
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A discussion of anesthesiologically relevant aspects of Klinefelter syndrome -a case report-: Christine Gaik, Katharina Politt; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2025;78(1):73-78. Published online November 11, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24486; Full text PubReader ePub PDF

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Effects of opioid-sparing general anesthesia on postoperative nausea and vomiting in laparoscopic gynecological surgery: Sun Woo Nam, Sang-Hwan Do, Jung-Won Hwang, Insun Park, Insung Hwang, Hyo-Seok Na; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(6):605-613. Published online August 23, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.24336
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Comparison of analgesic effects between programmed intermittent epidural boluses and continuous epidural infusion after cesarean section: a randomized controlled study: Yu Jeong Bang, Heejoon Jeong, RyungA Kang, Ji-Hee Sung, Suk-Joo Choi, Soo-Young Oh, Tae Soo Hahm, Young Hee Shin, Yeon Woo Jeong, Soo Joo Choi, Justin Sangwook Ko; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(3):374-383. Published online March 14, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23726
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The minimum effective concentration (MEC90) of bupivacaine for an ultrasound-guided suprainguinal fascia iliaca compartment block for analgesia in knee surgery: a dose-finding study: Caner Genc, Serkan Tulgar, Murat Unal, Ahmet Serhat Genc, Lokman Kehribar, Basar Erdivanli, Kris Vermeylen, Ersin Koksal; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(3):364-373. Published online March 14, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23710
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Comparison of the analgesic efficacy of the ultrasound-guided transversalis fascia plane block and erector spinae plane block in patients undergoing open inguinal hernia repair under spinal anesthesia: Hale Kefeli Çelik, Serkan Tulgar, Ömer Faruk Bük, Kadem Koç, Murat Ünal, Caner Genç, Mustafa Süren; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(2):255-264. Published online January 8, 2024; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23404
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Effect of local anesthetic volume (20 vs. 40 ml) on the analgesic efficacy of costoclavicular block in arthroscopic shoulder surgery: a randomized controlled trial: Yumin Jo, Chahyun Oh, Woo-Yong Lee, Hyung-Jin Chung, Hanmi Park, Juyeon Park, Jieun Lee, Yoon-Hee Kim, Youngkwon Ko, Woosuk Chung, Boohwi Hong; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(1):85-94. Published online September 8, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23260
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Programmed intermittent epidural bolus as an ideal method for labor analgesia: a randomized controlled trial: Doyeon Kim, Jeayoun Kim, Hyeonju Choo, Duck Hwan Choi; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(1):106-114. Published online June 14, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23173
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Reduced side effects and improved pain management by continuous ketorolac infusion with patient-controlled fentanyl injection compared with single fentanyl administration in pelviscopic gynecologic surgery: a randomized, double-blind, controlled study: Insun Park, Seukyoung Hong, Su Yeon Kim, Jung-Won Hwang, Sang-Hwan Do, Hyo-Seok Na; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(1):77-84. Published online June 14, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23217
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Robot-assisted radical prostatectomy: comparison of subarachnoid analgesia, erector spine plane block, and intravenous analgesia for postoperative pain management: Pasquale Buonanno, Nicola Logrieco, Annachiara Marra, Lorenzo Spirito, Gianluigi Califano, Federica Blasio, Nausica Di Falco, Achille Aveta, Gianluca Spena, Giuseppe Servillo; Received December 27, 2022 Accepted February 7, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22821 [Epub ahead of print]
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Comparison of dexmedetomidine and opioids as local anesthetic adjuvants in patient controlled epidural analgesia: a meta-analysis: Yafen Gao, Zhixian Chen, Yu Huang, Shujun Sun, Dong Yang; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(1):139-155. Published online May 2, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22730
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Does intravenous patient-controlled analgesia or continuous block prevent rebound pain following infraclavicular brachial plexus block after distal radius fracture fixation? A prospective randomized controlled trial: Jong-hyuk Lee, Ha-jung Kim, Jae Kwang Kim, Sungjoo Cheon, Young Ho Shin; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(6):559-566. Published online April 24, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23076
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Comparison of different nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for cesarean section: a systematic review and network meta-analysis: Iona Murdoch, Anthony L Carver, Pervez Sultan, James E O’Carroll, Lindsay Blake, Brendan Carvalho, Desire N. Onwochei, Neel Desai; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(6):597-616. Published online April 17, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23014
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Surgical pleth index monitoring in perioperative pain management: usefulness and limitations: Seok Kyeong Oh, Young Ju Won, Byung Gun Lim; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2024;77(1):31-45. Published online March 17, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.23158
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Modified pectoral nerve block versus bi-level erector spinae plane block for postoperative analgesia after radical mastectomy surgery: a prospective, randomized, controlled trial: Sevim Cesur, Can Aksu, Sertaç Ata Güler, Alparslan Kuş; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(4):317-325. Published online March 14, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22188
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Ultrasound-guided trans-incisional quadratus lumborum block versus ultrasound-guided caudal analgesia in pediatric open renal surgery: a randomized trial: Amin M. Alansary, Atef Badawy, Marwa A. K. Elbeialy; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(5):471-480. Published online January 26, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22774
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Erector spinae plane versus fascia iliaca block after total hip arthroplasty: a randomized clinical trial comparing analgesic effectiveness and motor block: Edoardo Flaviano, Silvia Bettinelli, Maddalena Assandri, Hassam Muhammad, Alberto Benigni, Gianluca Cappelleri, Edward Rivera Mariano, Luca Ferdinando Lorini, Dario Bugada; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(4):326-335. Published online January 12, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22669
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Effects of the costoclavicular block versus interscalene block in patients undergoing arthroscopic shoulder surgery under monitored anesthesia care: a randomized, prospective, non-inferiority study: Quehua Luo, Junyi Zheng, Caiqi Yang, Wei Wei, Kejia Wang, Xiaobing Xiang, Weifeng Yao; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(5):413-423. Published online January 9, 2023; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22638
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Preemptive visceral analgesic effect of thoracic paravertebral block on postoperative opioid consumption in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a prospective, randomized, assessor-blind study: Jong-Hyuk Lee, Chan-Sik Kim, Hyungtae Kim, Jae Moon Choi, Youngmu Kim, Sung-Moon Jeong, Seong-Soo Choi; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(3):203-212. Published online December 21, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22481
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Ultrasound-guided lumbar erector spinae plane block versus caudal block for postoperative analgesia in pediatric hip and proximal femur surgery: a randomized controlled study: Mohamed Elshazly, AbdelKhalek Shaban, Nevine Gouda, Mahitab Rashad, Sherif M. Soaida; Korean J Anesthesiol. 2023;76(3):194-202. Published online October 24, 2022; DOI: https://doi.org/10.4097/kja.22421
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