Comparison of a standard CO₂ pressure pneumoperitoneum insufflator versus AirSeal: study protocol of a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

AirSeal is a novel class of valve-free insufflation system that enables a stable pneumoperitoneum with continuous smoke evacuation and carbon dioxide (CO₂) recirculation during laparoscopic surgery. Comparison data to standard CO₂ pressure pneumoperitoneum insufflators is scarce. The aim of this study is to evaluate the potential advantages of AirSeal compared to a standard CO₂ insufflator.

Methods/design

This is a single center randomized controlled trial comparing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy, colorectal surgery and hernia repair with AirSeal (group A) versus a standard CO₂ pressure insufflator (group S). Patients are randomized using a web-based central randomization and registration system. Primary outcome measures will be operative time and level of

SUBMITTER: Luketina RR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4078359 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature