Simple position change may protect brain during Weight-Loss surgery
NCT ID NCT07639502
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether placing patients in a specific position (head up, feet down) before starting laparoscopic weight-loss surgery could reduce pressure on the brain. Researchers measured the optic nerve sheath diameter, an indicator of brain pressure, in 90 patients. The goal was to see if this simple positioning step could prevent dangerous increases in pressure during surgery.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple positioning technique to reduce brain pressure during laparoscopic surgery, potentially improving safety.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study focused on a measurement (optic nerve sheath diameter) rather than direct patient outcomes. The results may not change clinical practice or apply to all patients.
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Locations
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Bagcılar Training Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)