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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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.