PNEUMOPERITONEUM

This study tested whether breathing in a medication called dexmedetomidine before surgery can prevent dangerous spikes in heart rate and blood pressure during weight-loss surgery in people with obesity. 90 adults with a BMI between 30 and 45 took part. The goal was to see if this…

This study looked at whether the air pressure used in the belly during gallbladder surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy) causes swelling in the throat. 66 adults having planned gallbladder surgery were randomly assigned to either a lower or standard belly pressure. Researchers u…

This study tested an AI tool that helps doctors interpret chest X-rays. Researchers used 500 X-rays from two UK hospitals and compared how well doctors performed with and without the AI's assistance. The goal was to see if the AI could improve accuracy, speed, and confidence for …

This study tested a new needle that uses special light imaging (OCT) to help doctors see the different 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…

This study looked at 76 adults having gallbladder surgery to see if the gas pressure used in the belly affects a marker of brain pressure (optic nerve sheath diameter). Participants were randomly assigned to low or standard pressure. The goal was to understand if higher pressure …