The Pathophysiology of Pneumoperitoneum

Increased intra abdominal pressure as used in laparoscopic surgery produces various changes in the human organism. This book provides surgeons and anesthesiologists with a complete overview on these changes and the consequences for the patient in the perioperative and postoperative period. Special emphasis is laid on the management of pneumoperitoneum related complications.
TOC: From the Contents: Introduction and application of pneumoperitoneum in surgery.-Alternative Gases for the establishment of pneumoperitoneum.- Metabolic response during laparoscopic procedures.- Influence of pneumoperitoneum on the venous return of the lower extremities.- Effects of pneumoperitoneum on the mesenteric and intestinal mucosal blood flow.- Effects of pneumoperitoneum on the portal system.- Postural influence on hemodynamics during laparoscopic procedures.- Ventilatory changes during pneumoperitoneum.- Cardiovascular efffects.- Pneumoperitomeum and intracranial pressure.