A Randomized Trial of Low-Pressure (08–10 mm Hg) vs. Standard-Pressure (13–15 mm Hg) Pneumoperitoneum in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Author(s):  
Tushar Morey ◽  
Deepak Phalgune ◽  
Shashank Shah
2021 ◽  
Vol 108 (Supplement_2) ◽  
Author(s):  
H Anwaar ◽  
R Ahmed ◽  
Z Hashmi ◽  
Q Qavi ◽  
T Zafar

Abstract Introduction Recent studies have shown that patients may experience considerable pain after laparoscopic cholecystectomy as well. Hence, this study was done to compare results on post op pain with low pressure pneumoperitoneum compared with standard pneumoperitoneum. Method 100 patients were selected for study and equally divided in two groups randomized into Low pressure (n = 50) and Standard pressure (n = 50). Operative time (min), postoperative pain (VAS) and frequency of Shoulder Tip Pain was noted in both groups Results A total of 100 patients were enrolled for this study. Patients were divided into two groups i.e. Group-A (Standard pressure) and Group-B (Low pressure). In group-A, there were 35(70%) males and 15(30%) females, while in group-B, there were 41(82%) males and 9(18%) females. Mean age of group-A patients was 42.0±7.0 years and 44.5±8.1 years in group-B. In group-A, 18(36%) patients had shoulder tip pain, while 4(8%) patients had had shoulder tip pain in group-B patients with a p-value of 0.001, which is statistically significant. Conclusions Laparoscopic cholecystectomy using low pressure pneumoperitoneum is feasible and results in less post-operative shoulder tip pain.


2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (3) ◽  
pp. 1287-1295 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hemanga K. Bhattacharjee ◽  
Azarudeen Jalaludeen ◽  
Virinder Bansal ◽  
Asuri Krishna ◽  
Subodh Kumar ◽  
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2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 17-22
Author(s):  
Bikash Chandra Ghosh ◽  
Ambar Gangopadhyay

Background: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC), the procedure of choice for symptomatic gall stone disease. An emerging trend is to perform Low pressure pnuemoperitonium laparoscopic surgery as it has additive advantages over standard pressure to avoid complications while providing adequate working space.Aims and Objectives: The current study was designed with an aim to compare the advantage of low pressure pneumoperitoneum vs standard pressure pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.Materials and Methods: The study was conducted in the department of General Surgery in R.G.Kar Medical College from January 2014 to June 2015. A total of 52 patients with symptomatic gall stone disease were recruited, 26 patients in each group randomly. Some intraoperative and post-operative parameters were studied.Results: All the intra-operative (IO) cardio-respiratory parameters (Pulse, Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP), End tidal CO2, spO2) were recorded just before incision, 20 minutes intra-operatively and before reversal of general anesthesia (GA). The IO parameters in our study, were found to be significant only at 20 minutes IO and before reversal of GA. The post-operative (PO) parameters (Pulse, MAP, Respiratory rate, spO2) and pain by VAS score at 6 hours, 12 hours and 24 hours post-operatively were studied. In PO period, we observed significant differences at 2 hours post-operatively in all parameters except MAP. There was significant difference in pain at 6, 12 and 24 hours when compared in both groups. The shoulder tip pain (STP) and 2 hours PO nausea and vomiting were found to be significantly higher in Standard pressure Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (SPLC) compared to Low pressure Laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LPLC). The operative time, duration of hospital stay and return to normal life after surgery though had differences but it was statisticallyinsignificant.Conclusion: Low pressure laparoscopic surgery is safe with least post operative complications when performed by experienced surgeons even in patients of ASA III.Asian Journal of Medical Sciences Vol.9(4) 2018 17-22


2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 47-51
Author(s):  
Sania Waseem ◽  
Humera Naz Altaf ◽  
Sehrish Latif ◽  
Omar Shahzad Altaf ◽  
Fareeha Farooqui ◽  
...  

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is now gold standard and depends on good exposure of the peritoneal cavity. It is achieved by insufflation of the abdominal cavity with CO2. Operating at lower intraabdominal pressure (<12 -15mmHg) has been associated with fewer pulmonary and hemodynamic complications and lesser postoperative pain. Objective: To ascertain the advantages of low pressure pneumoperitoneum over standard pressure pneumoperitoneum Methods: Our study was quasi experimental study conducted at  KRL Hospital, Islamabad over period of 3years from 2013 to 2016. SPSS version 20 was used to calculate p value.  Results: A total of 456 patients of gallstones were equally divided in two groups assigned to undergo low pressure (7-8mm of Hg) pneumoperitoneum or standard pressure (12-14mm of Hg) pneumoperitoneum laparoscopic cholecystectomy The average age of patients was 46.2+/-13.6yrs in group A compared to 43.5 +/- 12.9 in group B. There were 60 (26.3%) male and 168 (73.7%) female patients in group A compared to 53 (23.2% and 175 (76.85) in group B respectively. It was found that group A 14 (6.1%) had no pain, 26 (11.4%) had VAS between 1 – 7 and 188 (82.5%) had VAS of 8 – 10 where as in group B 164 (72.6%) patients reported no shoulder tip pain postoperatively, 42 (18.6%) had VAS of 1 – 7 and 20 (8.8%) had VAS OF 8 – 10. The difference was statistically significant (p-value = <0.001). Conclusions: reduced pressure of pneumoperitoneum to 7 – 8 mm of Hg produce lower incidence of postoperative shoulder tip pain.


2021 ◽  
pp. 28-29
Author(s):  
Om Prakash Pawar ◽  
Ranjana Sinha

Introduction:- Insufation of carbon dioxide during laparoscopic cholecystectomy carries on to postoperative shoulder tip pain. The beginning of shoulder pain is commonly presumed to be due to overstretching of the diaphragmatic muscle bres due to high carbon dioxide pressure. Methods: - Patients came and admitted to the surgery department for elective cholecystectomy were enrolled in the study. The patients were randomly divided in two groups (group A and group B). In group A - low-pressure pneumoperitoneum (8 mm Hg) and in group B- standard pressure pneumoperitoneum (14 mm Hg) was created during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Postoperative shoulder tip pain was evaluated at 4 hours and 24 hours after the operation. Results:- Fourteen patients or 28 % of patients in group B complained of postoperative shoulder tip pain as collated to only ve patients (10%) in group A. The mean intensity of postoperative shoulder tip pain assessed by the visual analogue scoring scale at 4 hours and 24 hours was less in group A as collated to group B. However, statistical signicance was seen only at four hours. Analgesic requirements and the mean length of postoperative stay in the hospital were minor in group-A as collated to group B. Conclusion: - Low-pressure laparoscopic cholecystectomy signicantly reduces the frequency and intensity of postoperative shoulder tip pain. Low-pressure laparoscopic cholecystectomy decreases the demand for postoperative analgesics, decreases postoperative hospital stay, and improves the quality of life in the initial stage of postoperative rehabilitation.


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