Effects of Co2 Pneumoperitoneum on Arterial Partial Pressure of Carbon Dioxide Ph, End Tidal Carbon Dioxide and Bicarbonate in Patients During Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Laparoscopically performed surgeries have increased manifold as they have provided many advantages when compared to traditional way of performing surgeries. But laparoscopic technique has its own disadvantages, which may be in form of metabolic effects of CO2 pneumoperitoneum. Current observation study was designed for observing metabolic changes in form of PaCO2, EtCO2, pH and bicarbonate levels in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy and their effects on patient if any. Role of lung protective ventilation in managing PaCO2 and to ascertain the need of arterial blood gas monitoring in presence of EtCO2 monitoring in laparoscopic procedures like cholecystectomy.