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What are the recent advances in the field of laparoscopic surgery?
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What are the recent advances in the field of laparoscopic surgery, especially from anaesthesia point of view?
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Dr Pradeep ChowbeyMay 15, 2006
Chairman,
Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,
Max Healthcare Institute.
Department of Minimal Access Surgery, Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,
Max Healthcare Institute.
1. Since many procedures are being done on an outpatient basis, TIVA technique(Total Intravenous Anaesthesia) with propofol, fentanyl. 2. Set protocols for Advanced lap procedures
- DVT prophylaxis
- Intraoperative sequential compression devices
- Monitoring meticulous of IAP,Airway pressures and temperature 3. Airway management with ProSeal LMA - of course this requires experience and practice by the anaesthesiologist.
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