Effect of postoperative Trendelenburg position on shoulder pain after gynecological laparoscopic procedures: a randomized clinical trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Laparoscopic surgery has become a standard of care for many gynecological surgeries due to its lower morbidity, pain and cost compared to open techniques. Unfortunately, the use of carbon dioxide (CO₂) to insufflate the abdomen is the main contributor to post-operative shoulder pain.

Methods

We aim to assess the effect of postoperative Trendelenburg position on shoulder pain after gynecological laparoscopic procedures. We hypothesize that maintaining the patient in Trendelenburg for 24 h postoperatively will significantly decrease postoperative shoulder pain and analgesic consumption. After obtaining written informed consent, 108 patients were prospectively randomized into two groups. In the control group, patients underwent standard gynecologic laparos

SUBMITTER: Zeeni C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6988196 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature