Abstract:Purpose
In laparoscopic surgery, higher intra-abdominal pressure is needed to achieve a well-exposed surgical field in obese patients, which may results in undesirable effects on cardiopulmonary systems. The AirSeal Intelligent Flow System™ provides stable pneumoperitoneum and constant smoke evacuation. However, studies regarding VTS in bariatric surgery are rare. This study aimed to investigate the effects of VTS on laparoscopic bariatric surgery.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective study using our prospec… Show more
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