Effect of preoperative physical and respiratory therapy on postoperative pulmonary functions and complications after laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery in obese patients

Conclusion Preoperative physical and respiratory therapy improved pulmonary functions and decreased the incidence of post-operative pulmonary complications in obese patients undergoing to laparoscopic upper abdominal surgery.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research