Laparoscopy is among the most used minimally invasive procedures that can reduce postoperative pain, lessen the duration of hospital stay and facilitate recovery. Laparoscopy has been widely used in various abdominal surgeries, such as gastrectomy, cholecystectomy, appendectomy, hernia and gynecological surgery . However, the post-laparoscopic shoulder pain (PLSP) often occurs following laparoscopic surgeries, and its reported incidence varies from 35-80% This study aims to assess the effect of combining pulmonary recruitment maneuvers (PRM) with active gas aspiration on post-laparoscopic shoulder pain in patients undergoing gynecological laparoscopic procedures.
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post-laparoscopic shoulder pain by VAS score
Timeframe: 24 hours
Mahmoud Essam Salama Hammam, resident doctor