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  • Title: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy: haemodynamic and neuroendocrine responses after pneumoperitoneum and changes in position.
    Author: O'Leary E, Hubbard K, Tormey W, Cunningham AJ.
    Journal: Br J Anaesth; 1996 May; 76(5):640-4. PubMed ID: 8688262.
    Abstract:
    We have assessed the potential for myocardial ischaemia during laparoscopic cholecystectomy in 16 otherwise healthy patients. Continuous ambulatory ECG monitoring was commenced 12 h before operation and continued for 24 h after operation. The neuroendocrine stress response was assessed by measuring plasma concentrations of adrenaline and noradrenaline, human growth hormone, cortisol, renin and aldosterone, and prolactin, at specified times during surgery. Acute ST segment changes in the ECG occurred in only two patients. These episodes were independent of creation of pneumoperitoneum and changes in position. Acute intraoperative increases in MAP were noted during insufflation of carbon dioxide and reverse Trendelenburg positioning (P < 0.05). A four-fold increase in plasma concentrations of renin and aldosterone was noted after pneumoperitoneum and reverse Trendelenburg positioning (P > 0.05). There was a linear correlation between changes in plasma renin and aldosterone concentrations and MAP (r = 0.97 and r = 0.85, respectively). Prolactin concentrations increased four-fold after induction of anaesthesia. Cortisol, HGH, adrenaline and noradrenaline concentrations increased after deflation of the pneumoperitoneum. The time profile-concentration changes of increased MAP and renin-aldosterone suggests a cause-effect relationship. Increased intra-abdominal pressure and reverse Trendelenburg positioning may reduce cardiac output and renal blood flow. The early increase in prolactin concentration was probably secondary to the effect of the opioid fentanyl.
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