Postoperative respiratory functions after laparoscopic cholecystectomy
Konishi, A.; Asahara, H.; Isosu, T.; Okuaki, A.
Masui. Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology 42(6): 867-870
1993
ISSN/ISBN: 0021-4892 PMID: 8320805 Document Number: 418818
We studied the influences of the laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) on the postoperative pulmonary functions by performing respiratory function tests, blood gas analysis and the measurement of the rib cage contributions (RCC). LC resulted in less postoperative pulmonary dysfunctions compared with laparotomic cholecystectomy. After LC, vital capacity and Pao-2 were not markedly affected, and RCC remained low. After LC, hospitalization was shorter. LC does not injure the abdominal muscles of the patients, and preserves the function of the diaphragm. In addition, it gives less wound pains. Therefore, we conclude that LC has many advantages for patients, especially for those with complications, and it will be used more in the near future.