Why the study?
The authors wanted to compare the effects of general anaesthesia and regional anaesthesia, including hemodynamic changes, postoperative analgesia, and postoperative complications, in patients posted for laparoscopic appendicectomy.
Does spinal anaesthesia improve postoperative analgesia and hemodynamic stability compared to general anaesthesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy?
Population
60 ASA grade 1 and 2 patients posted for laparoscopic appendicectomy at SV Medical College, Tirupati
Comparison
Spinal anaesthesia vs general anaesthesia
Design
Prospective study
Authors
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Spinal anaesthesia may improve early analgesia after laparoscopic appendicectomy; leaves open whether it is safe for routine use without airway protection.
Does spinal anaesthesia improve postoperative analgesia and hemodynamic stability compared to general anaesthesia in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendicectomy?
Spinal anaesthesia provides better postoperative analgesia and hemodynamic stability than general anaesthesia for laparoscopic appendicectomy, though it requires careful airway monitoring.
B et al. (2021) studied this question.
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