The purpose of this research is to compare Single Shot Liposomal Bupivacaine (EXPAREL®)/Bupivacaine (a long acting local anesthetic) to Ropivacaine (0.5% bolus followed by 0.2% infusion of local anesthetic using a catheter) in patients undergoing video assisted thoracoscopic (VAT) surgery.
The purpose of this research is to compare a single shot long acting local anesthetic to catheter infusion of local anesthetic in patients undergoing video assisted thoracoscopic (VAT) surgery.