The use of CO(2) did not significantly affect body temperature variation in pigs subjected to pneumoperitoneum. However, CO(2) produced a temperature drop pattern different than that of compressed air, indicating that CO(2) may lead to thermoregulatory changes and influence the peripheral temperature drop.

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Under the conditions of this study, transgastric peritoneoscopy has been shown to have minimal impact on peritoneal innate immune response.