High PEEP and Recruitment Manoeuvres Fail to Reduce Pulmonary Complications in One-Lung Ventilation: Insights from the PROTHOR Trial
Posted inAnesthesiology news Respiratory

High PEEP and Recruitment Manoeuvres Fail to Reduce Pulmonary Complications in One-Lung Ventilation: Insights from the PROTHOR Trial

The international PROTHOR trial reveals that using higher PEEP and recruitment manoeuvres during one-lung ventilation does not decrease postoperative pulmonary complications compared to a lower PEEP strategy, while notably increasing intraoperative hemodynamic risks like hypotension and arrhythmias.
Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Conventional Laparoscopic vs Robot-Assisted Abdominal Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications
Posted inClinical Updates Gastroenterology General Surgery news

Postoperative Pulmonary Complications in Conventional Laparoscopic vs Robot-Assisted Abdominal Surgery: Incidence, Risk Factors, and Clinical Implications

This review synthesizes evidence comparing postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) between robot-assisted surgery (RAS) and conventional laparoscopic surgery (CLS) in abdominal procedures, highlighting the pivotal role of ventilation duration over surgical approach.