New surgical position may protect brain during laparoscopic surgery

NCT ID NCT07632287

First seen Jun 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study compared two different patient positions during laparoscopic gynecological surgery to see which one better protects brain oxygen levels and reduces eye nerve pressure. Researchers monitored 70 patients using non-invasive sensors to measure brain oxygenation and eye nerve diameter. The goal was to see if a modified position with bent legs is safer than the standard head-down tilt position.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ankara Etlik City Hospital

    Ankara, Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to

If successful, this could lead to safer surgical positioning that reduces brain pressure and improves patient outcomes during laparoscopic procedures.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 70 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or surgeries. The modified position may not show significant benefits over the standard one.

Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pneumoperitoneum

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.