Laparoscopic Surgeries - Anaesthetic Implications

Laparoscopy from Ancient Greek word lapara, meaning "flank/side", and skopein, meaning "to see" is an operation performed in the abdomen or pelvis through small incisions (usually 0.5-1.5 ern) with the aid of a camera.It can either be used to inspect and diagnose a condition or to perform surgery.Laparoscopic techniques are highly advantageous compared to open procedures'r'.lmprovedpatient outcome being the most attractive feature.However pneumoperitoneum and abnormal patient positions can result in many complications.Hence anaesthetic techniques for laparoscopic surgeries must be tailored accordingly.