Why the study?
Spinal anesthesia is rarely used for laparoscopic cholecystectomy due to patient shoulder discomfort, which may be alleviated with intravenous sedation.
Is laparoscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anesthesia with intravenous sedation feasible and safe in patients with symptomatic gallstones?
Is laparoscopic cholecystectomy under spinal anesthesia with intravenous sedation feasible and safe in patients with symptomatic gallstones?
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be safely performed under spinal anesthesia with intravenous ketamine sedation in ASA grade 1 and 2 patients, avoiding the need for general anesthesia.
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May support spinal anesthesia with sedation for laparoscopic cholecystectomy in select patients; leaves open need for RCTs to confirm safety.
K et al. (2021) studied this question.
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