Tailored breathing settings during obesity surgery may reduce lung complications

NCT ID NCT07345650

First seen Jan 18, 2026 · Last updated Jun 11, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study tested whether adjusting breathing machine pressure to each patient during laparoscopic weight-loss surgery helps keep the lungs open better than using a fixed pressure. Forty adults with obesity (BMI over 30) were randomly assigned to either a personalized pressure setting or a standard one. The researchers measured oxygen levels, lung ultrasound scores, and breathing complications after surgery to see which approach worked better.

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Locations

  • Yeditepe University

    Istanbul, Atasehir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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