Karnataka Anaesthesia Journal

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Laparoscopic surgeries are the theme of today's surgical practice, which requires pneumoperitoneum. The complex patho-physiological changes following pneumoperitoneum is well tolerated in healthy adults in contrast to cardio-pulmonary compromised patients. This comprehensive review article helps in understanding the basis for changes in cardiopulmonary system.

Keywords

Hypercarbia, Intra-abdominal pressure, Laparoscopy, Pneumoperitoneum
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