The impact of intra-abdominal pressure on perioperative outcomes in laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

ConclusionsOur study of published trials indicates that using low, as opposed to standard, IAP during laparoscopic cholecystectomy may reduce patients ’ post-operative pain, including shoulder pain, and length of hospital stay. Heterogeneity in the pooled estimates and high risk of bias of the included trials suggest the need for high-quality, adequately powered RCTs to confirm these findings.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research