{"title":"Laparoscopy-guided transverse abdominis plane block versus port site infiltration for post-operative pain relief after laparoscopic cholecystectomy.","authors":"Sambit Kar, Himanshu Agrawal, Raghav Yelamanchi, Atul Jain, Aditya Kumar, Nitin Agarwal, Nikhil Gupta","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_242_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_242_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Post-operative analgesia is an important component of patient satisfaction and early discharge from the hospital. A variety of modalities have been tested and are still evolving. The present study is one such evaluation of a novel technique of laparoscopy-guided transverse abdominis plane (LTAP) block for post-operative analgesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A prospective randomised control trial was conducted to verify the effectiveness of LTAP block over port site local anaesthesia infiltration (PSLAI) for post-operative analgesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This study was done over a period of 18 months in a tertiary hospital. A total of 84 patients were recruited and were divided equally into two groups (LTAP and PSLAI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no statistical difference between the two groups with respect to gender distribution, comorbidities, number of gallstones, duration of symptoms and surgery time. The rescue dose of diclofenac requirement was less for the LTAP group in comparison to the PSLAI group. No difference was observed in the pain score at 1 st h. However, LTAP proved efficient later in the post-operative course (6 h, 24 h and at discharge). There was significant a difference in the pain scores between the two groups, favouring the LTAP group. Hospital stay in the LTAP group was less in comparison to the PSLAI group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>LTAP block is an effective method of post-operative analgesia. It impacts analgesia to the whole anterior abdominal wall for a prolonged period when compared to the PSLAI without adding any extra procedural time.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"126-132"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879708","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jinlong Chen, Zhikuan Wang, Lixin Zhang, Xi Chen, Yuanyuan Liu, Hong Chen, Xiaoqiang Tong, Yanchao Dong
{"title":"Application of percutaneous biliary drainage in the treatment of post-operative bile leakage after liver rupture: A case report.","authors":"Jinlong Chen, Zhikuan Wang, Lixin Zhang, Xi Chen, Yuanyuan Liu, Hong Chen, Xiaoqiang Tong, Yanchao Dong","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_245_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_245_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Post-operative bile leakage (POBL) is a serious complication following hepatobiliary surgery, with potentially life-threatening consequences if left untreated. This article presents a successful case of POBL management without surgical intervention. A 31-year-old male, diagnosed with bile leakage before hospitalisation, underwent percutaneous biliary drainage (PTBD) to address bilomas. Follow-up after 3 months indicated biloma atrophy and POBL healing but revealed bile duct stenosis. The patient received a larger biliary drainage tube, and after 1 month, the biloma and tube were removed. A 1-year follow-up confirmed the patient's excellent health. This case underscores the safety and efficacy of PTBD for managing POBL, offering a non-invasive alternative for patients with this complication. PTBD presents a viable treatment option for POBL cases, minimising the need for surgical interventions and their associated risks.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"200-204"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139425732","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Enhanced view totally extraperitoneal approach: The best available option for recurrent incisional hernias following previous laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh plus repairs.","authors":"K Ganesh Shenoy","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_152_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_152_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>The available options for recurrent incisional hernias (RIH) following previous laparoscopic intraperitoneal onlay mesh (IPOM) plus were open onlay repair, open Rives-Stoppa (RS), laparoscopic enhanced view totally extraperitoneal-RS (ETEP-RS) and laparoscopic subcutaneous onlay mesh repair. Majority of these RIH were managed by open onlay mesh repairs or laparoscopic Redo IPOM plus. There are not much data available in the literature on the ETEP approach for RIH following previous IPOM plus with the placement of mesh in the retrorectus space. In this article, I would like to share technical aspects, challenges faced and tips to overcome these challenges of performing ETEP for RIH following previous IPOM plus repairs.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"217-222"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478507","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of scrotal support application on seroma formation following minimal access surgery for inguinal hernia: A randomised controlled trial.","authors":"Satya Prakash Meena, Mayank Badkur, Mahendra Lodha, Mahaveer Singh Rodha, Ramkaran Chaudhary, Naveen Sharma, Niladri Banerjee, Spoorthi D Shetty","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_85_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_85_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The incidence of seroma formation is high following laparoscopic surgery for an inguinal hernia. Literature has shown many intraoperative techniques to reduce post-operative seroma formation. The hypothesis was made that scrotal support may reduce seroma formation following laparoscopic or robotic hernia surgery. This study aimed to compare the post-operative outcome of uncomplicated inguinal hernia patients with or without scrotal support application.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>A randomised controlled trial was conducted on 266 male patients with inguinal hernias. A block randomisation was done, and accordingly, a scrotal support was applied after mobilisation of study patients following laparoscopic or robotic surgery. After discharge, all patients were followed up for 30 days and their outcomes were compared.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Post-operative numbness after hernia surgery was significantly reduced with the application of scrotal support ( P = 0.03). However, there were no significant differences in the early post-operative period for seroma formation, scrotal oedema, scrotal haematoma, surgical site infections, epididymo-orchitis or groin pain between the groups.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>A scrotal support application is not effective at reducing the formation of seroma after laparoscopic or robotic inguinal hernia repairs. Early post-operative groin numbness may be reduced by including scrotal support in post-operative care protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"169-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142752154","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Muharrem Baturu, Mehmet Öztürk, Ömer Bayrak, Sakıp Erturhan, Ilker Seckiner
{"title":"Assessing the educational value of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy videos on YouTube®: A comparative analysis of short versus long videos.","authors":"Muharrem Baturu, Mehmet Öztürk, Ömer Bayrak, Sakıp Erturhan, Ilker Seckiner","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_355_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_355_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>To evaluate the quality of laparoscopic radical nephrectomy videos and determine the extent to which they are informative and educational for healthcare professionals.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>We used the YouTube ® search engine to search for the term 'laparoscopic radical nephrectomy' with time filters of 4-20 min (Group 1) and >20 min (Group 2) and then sorted the results uploaded chronologically before January 2023. One hundred videos were analysed for each group. The reliability of the videos was assessed using the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) Benchmark Criteria and DISCERN questionnaire scores (DISCERN). Educational quality was assessed using the Global Quality Score (GQS) and a 20-item objective scoring system (OSS) for laparoscopic nephrectomy. The popularity of the videos was evaluated using the video power index (VPI).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean video duration was 8.9 ± 4.3 min in Group 1 and 52.02 ± 31.09 min in Group 2 ( P < 0.001). The mean JAMA (2.49 ± 0.61) and OSS scores (60 ± 12.3) were higher in Group 2 than in Group 1, while no significant difference was observed in the mean GQS (2.53 ± 0.7, 2.39 ± 0.88, respectively) between the groups ( P < 0.001, P = 0.039, P = 0.131, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>While the standardisation of surgical videos published on YouTube ® and the establishment of auditing mechanisms do not seem plausible, high total OSS, periprocedural OSS, and VPI scores, and high OSS, JAMAS, GQS and DISCERN scores in long videos indicate that such videos offer a greater contribution to education.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"119-125"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140337271","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Alparslan Koç, Ufuk Memiş, Didem Onk, Talha Karataş, Mustafa Gazi, Ali Caner Sayar, Muhammet Ali Arı
{"title":"Impact of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum and deep neuromuscular blockade on surgeon satisfaction and patient outcomes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients: A prospective randomised controlled study.","authors":"Alparslan Koç, Ufuk Memiş, Didem Onk, Talha Karataş, Mustafa Gazi, Ali Caner Sayar, Muhammet Ali Arı","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_78_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_78_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>The impact of laparoscopic surgery on homeostatic systems necessitates careful consideration of intra-abdominal pressure (IAP) management. This study investigated the effects of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum with deep neuromuscular blockade (NMB) on surgeon satisfaction, haemodynamics and post-operative outcomes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy patients.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>The study design involves prospective randomised control. Ninety patients were assigned to low (7-10 mmHg, n = 45) or normal (12-16 mmHg, n = 45) IAP groups. Deep NMB, guided by train-of-four monitoring, was administered. This study evaluated surgical rating scale scores, haemodynamics and post-operative outcomes through a literature review. A computer programme (IBM, SPSS) was used for statistical analysis. Chi-square and Mann-Whitney U tests were used to analyse patients' IAP levels, additional NMB requirements, surgical rating scale scores and numerical rating scales. Patient demographics and other intraoperative and post-operative variables were analysed with Student's t -test and the Mann-Whitney U test. Values of P < 0.05 were considered to indicate statistical significance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>No significant demographic differences were observed. The low-pressure group exhibited lower post-operative pain ( P < 0.01) and reduced analgesia requirements ( P = 0.00). On analysis of the surgeon rating scale, no disparities were evident between the groups. NMB usage correlated with height and weight ( P < 0.01). Heart rate showed no intergroup differences. The MAP measured after 15 min was lower in Group L, and the difference was significant ( P = 0.023). The SAP measured after 30 min was lower in Group L, and the difference was significant ( P = 0.017). Blood gas values and surgical field visibility were unaffected by the IAP. The positive correlations between NMB, height and weight aligned with previous research.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study highlights successful laparoscopic cholecystectomy under low IAP, deep NMB and favourable post-operative outcomes. Despite these limitations, the findings contribute to optimising laparoscopic surgical approaches.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"183-188"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478408","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Adrenal pheochromocytoma masquerading as a hydatid cyst: A case report and review of literature.","authors":"Mehul Saxena, Shubhajeet Roy, Kushagra Gaurav, Akshay Anand, Chanchal Rana, Abhinav Arun Sonkar","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_329_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jmas.jmas_329_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>Hydatid cysts, caused by Echinococcus larval infections, are common in certain regions. In an unusual medical case, a 26-year-old female with a hydatid cyst was unexpectedly found to have an adrenal pheochromocytoma, a rare tumour producing catecholamines. She initially complained of persistent, non-specific right upper abdominal pain. Imaging revealed a cystic lesion resembling a hydatid cyst. During surgery, unexpected arrhythmia and electrocardiographic changes led to the suspicion of acute coronary syndrome, halting the procedure. Further investigation revealed elevated urinary metanephrine levels and a suspicious soft-tissue mass, resulting in laparoscopic right adrenalectomy with hypertensive spikes. The patient was successfully managed, and post-operative examination confirmed the adrenal pheochromocytoma. Hydatid cysts usually present with non-specific symptoms and are diagnosed through imaging. Similarly, diagnosing cystic pheochromocytomas is challenging without typical symptoms, potentially leading to intraoperative complications. Misdiagnosed cases can result in hypertensive crises and hypotension, requiring specific management. Due to their variable presentation and rarity, pheochromocytomas are often misdiagnosed.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":"21 2","pages":"209-213"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143812757","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
S Gilbert Samuel Jebakumar, Sudeepta Kumar Swain, Venkatesh Munikrishnan, Loganathan Jayapal, R Santhosh Kumar, Aravind Baskaran, Siddhesh Tasgaonkar, Sumanth Srivatsan
{"title":"Robotic hernia repair with the novel HUGO robot system - An initial experience from a tertiary centre.","authors":"S Gilbert Samuel Jebakumar, Sudeepta Kumar Swain, Venkatesh Munikrishnan, Loganathan Jayapal, R Santhosh Kumar, Aravind Baskaran, Siddhesh Tasgaonkar, Sumanth Srivatsan","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_193_23","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_193_23","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Hernia repair using robotic platforms has been on the rise in the last decade. The HUGO robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) system, introduced in 2021, is a new addition to the field. In this study, we share our experience with this innovative system for the management of ventral and groin hernias.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>The aim of our study was to evaluate the feasibility and safety of using the HUGO robotic platform for hernia surgeries. We conducted a retrospective analysis of all hernia surgeries performed with the HUGO system over a 1-year study period. The study assessed various aspects, including the technical manoeuvres of the robotic system, duration of surgery, length of hospital stay, post-operative pain levels and 30-day morbidity rates.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>A total of seven hernia surgeries were performed using the HUGO system, including five ventral hernias and two groin hernias. The average duration of surgery was 128 min, with a docking duration of 22.8 min. Notably, there were no intraoperative or post-operative adverse events reported during these procedures. The HUGO system features an open console that provides a panoramic view of the operating room. In addition, the individual arm carts can be easily manoeuvred around the operating table, facilitating improved access to multiple quadrants during surgery. In our case series, Robotic hernia repair using the HUGO system has demonstrated feasibility, with post-operative outcomes comparable to traditional approaches. This innovative system serves as an additional tool in the armamentarium of hernia surgery and shows potential for improving surgical outcomes. However, further investigation through large-scale prospective studies is necessary to comprehensively evaluate its efficacy and benefits.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"195-199"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139716549","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Awake thoracoscopic non-anatomic pulmonary resections under thoracic paravertebral block: Results of a tertiary referral centre.","authors":"Onur Derdiyok, Uğur Temel","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_124_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_124_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Awake video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) helps to avoid the adverse effects of general anaesthesia (GA) with single-lung ventilation. Its usage in anatomic and non-anatomic pulmonary resections has spread worldwide, and it is mostly performed under thoracic epidural analgesia (TEA). We herein report our surgical experience with awake VATS non-anatomical resections under the thoracic paravertebral block (TPB).</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>This retrospective, single-centred study reviewed patients undergoing awake VATS non-anatomical pulmonary resection under TPB, who voluntarily accepted awake VATS despite being suitable for GA and were found unsuitable for GA based on pre-operative assessment results. Demographic, pre-, per- and post-operative data were collected, analysed and compared with the literature data.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Twenty-four patients (16 patients with normal pre-operative assessment results and 8 patients having high risk for GA) were selected. Fourteen bullectomies for recurrent spontaneous pneumothorax and 10 wedge resections (nine for metastasectomy and one for lung biopsy) were performed. Global in-operating room time was 77 ± 31 min. The morbidity rate was 20.8% ( n = 5), including prolonged air leak in three and pneumonia in two patients. The mean duration of the chest tube was 1.9 ± 1.5 days and mean duration of hospital stay was 3.5 ± 2.1 days. There was no in-hospital mortality. Our results were mostly similar to the literature data.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Non-anatomical lung resections by VATS can be performed easily and safely under TPB in awake patients. Although the perioperative and post-operative outcomes are not superior to other anaesthesia approaches, preferring TPB may help to avoid the serious potential complications of TEA.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"189-194"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142478506","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Low-pressure pneumoperitoneum with intraoperative dexmedetomidine infusion in laparoscopic cholecystectomy for enhanced recovery after surgery: A prospective randomised controlled clinical trial.","authors":"Sucheta Gaiwal, J H Palep, Rohini Mirkute, Nimitha Prasad, Mehta Kush","doi":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_69_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jmas.jmas_69_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) programs represent a shift in perioperative care, combining evidence-based interventions to reduce surgical stress to expedite recovery. ERAS requires cohesive team efforts to facilitate early discharge and reduce hospital stays. Anaesthesia and pneumoperitoneum management within ERAS play crucial roles in influencing postoperative outcomes. Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is widely acknowledged as the foremost approach for managing symptomatic gallstone disease due to its minimally invasive nature and favourable recovery. It has been demonstrated that increased abdominal pressures with prolonged CO2 exposure produce changes in cardio-vascular and pulmonary dynamics, which can be minimized by insufflating at minimum pressure required for adequate exposure, as advocated by European endoscopic guidelines. Dexmedetomidine, a highly selective alpha-2 adrenoreceptor agonist, has gained attention in anaesthesia armamentarium due to its sedative, analgesic, sympatholytic, and opioid-sparing properties. For multimodal opioid sparing postoperative pain management it's advantageous.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate combined effect of low-pressure pneumoperitoneum and intra-operative dexmedetomidine infusion in laparoscopic cholecystectomy for ERAS.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>160 patients of American Society of Anaesthesiologists (ASA) score 1 and 2, undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy were randomized into low pressure pneumoperitoneum (10-12 mmHg) and standard pressure pneumoperitoneum (13-15 mmHg) groups. Each group is subdivided into, no Dexmedetomidine (ND) and with Dexmedetomidine (WD) infusion (0.7 mcg/kg/hr) intra-operatively. Thus, 40 patients in each of the 4 study arms. Perioperative variables were collected and analysed.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusions: </strong>Low pressure pneumoperitoneum with intra-operative Dexmedetomidine infusion (0.7 mcg/kg/hr) resulted in stable hemodynamics, reduced post-operative pain, no requirement of additional analgesics and early discharge. Thus, synergistic impact of these interventions significantly improved postoperative outcomes when used as part of ERAS protocols.</p>","PeriodicalId":48905,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Minimal Access Surgery","volume":" ","pages":"147-152"},"PeriodicalIF":1.0,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141879709","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}