Anesthesia for laparoscopic surgery

Abstract

With improvement in technology and growing surgical expertise, more extensive and prolonged laparoscopic procedures will be performed in a wide range of patients. Modification of the anesthetic technique and the prevention of common postoperative complications including pain, nausea, and vomiting using the multimodal approach should allow early recovery. Although the laparoscopic approach provides significant benefits, a thorough understanding of the associated cardiopulmonary changes and the potential complications is necessary to maintain patient safety.