Anesthesia

Abstract

The aim of laparoscopic surgery is to minimize trauma and achieve a satisfactory therapeutic result. The laparoscope has evolved from a diagnostic tool to an instrument that can be used to perform an ever-increasing range of surgical procedures. Compared with traditional open procedures, the laparoscopic approach for surgical procedures is associated with less postoperative pain, shorter hospital stays, more rapid return to normal activities, reduced overall adverse events, and significant cost savings [1]. With improvements in anesthetic techniques and the introduction of new fast-acting drugs, it is now possible to perform many laparoscopic procedures in an outpatient setting safely and comfortably for both patient and surgeon.