PNEUMOPERITONEUM

This study tested whether giving a medicated mist (dexmedetomidine) before surgery could prevent dangerous spikes in heart rate and blood pressure when placing a breathing tube in 90 obese patients undergoing laparoscopic bariatric surgery. The approach aims to make the procedure…

This study tested a new needle that uses special imaging (OCT) to help surgeons see the layers of the belly wall during laparoscopic surgery. 12 adults having laparoscopic surgery took part. The goal was to see if the needle could safely and accurately identify fat, muscle, and o…

This study looked at 76 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if the gas pressure used in the belly affects the optic nerve sheath diameter, a non-invasive measure of brain pressure. Patients were randomly assigned to low (8 mmHg) or standard (14 mmHg) pressure. Researchers me…

This study tested whether an AI tool called Lunit INSIGHT CXR helps healthcare professionals read chest X-rays more accurately and quickly. Thirty doctors and radiographers reviewed 500 past chest X-rays from two UK hospitals, once with and once without AI help. The goal was to s…

This study looked at whether the air pressure used in the belly during laparoscopic gallbladder surgery can cause swelling in the airway. 66 adults having planned gallbladder surgery were randomly assigned to either a lower or standard belly pressure. Researchers used ultrasound …