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Deep Neuromuscular Block During General Anaesthesia in Robotic Surgery

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Complication of Ventilation Therapy
Observation of Neuromuscular Block
Postoperative Recovery
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03420937
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital Olomouc
Brief Summary

The aim of this project is to show, whether the use of the deep neuromuscular block in certain laparoscopic robot-assisted surgery can positively influence main physiological functions compared to the use of standard neuromuscular block. Secondary outcome is to find out whether the targeted specific reversal of neuromuscular block by sugammadex improves and fastens the post-operative recovery of the patients.

Detailed Description

Adequate muscle relaxation during general anaesthesia is crucial for easy, uncomplicated and safe laparoscopic and robot-assisted surgery. Perfect abdominal wall relaxation facilitates surgical working conditions, which makes surgery safer, faster and easier to perform. Besides this indirect advantage, there could be obvious benefit for patients. This is a result of decreased negative pathophysiological consequences of an increased intraabdominal pressure (capnoperitoneum) on important organ systems (cardiovascular, breathing system, kidneys etc.) Complete muscle relaxation during general anaesthesia can be achieved by using higher doses of rocuronium (non-depolarizing aminosteroid muscle relaxant) and special anaesthetic technique called deep neuromuscular block (DNMB). The primary focus of the project is to test the potential advantages of DNMB compared to standard relaxation technique. Safe and efficient use of NMBA is an important precondition in restoring a patient´s full muscle strength at the end of anaesthesia, to prevent effects of residual block. Modern practice of anaesthesia offers an option for complete and immediate rocuronium induced block reversal by using its specific antagonist - sugammadex. Combination of DNMB approach and sugammadex reversal also provide potential benefits for perioperative course and patient recovery after surgery. Secondary objective of the project is to verify this facts.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
138
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age over 18 years
  • Informed Consent
  • Elective robotic radical prostatectomy
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status 1-3
Exclusion Criteria
  • Inability to obtain Informed ConsentAge under 18 years
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) status over 3
  • Indication for rapid sequence induction, signs of difficult airway severe neuromuscular, liver or renal disease
  • Known allergy to drugs used in the study
  • Malignant hyperthermia (medical history)

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Moderate Neuromuscular BlockNeostigmine, Atropin BiotikaAdministration of rocuronium 0,6 mg/kg iv, top-ups 5-10 mg iv to target value of Train-of-Four (TOF) count = 1-2, TOF-count measurement every 1 min. Intervention: Neuromuscular blockade reversal at the end of anesthesia: neostigmine 0.03 mg/kg iv + atropine 0.5-1.0 mg iv Induction of anesthesia: midazolam 1-2 mg iv, sufentanil 10-30 mcg iv, propofol 1.5-2.5 mg/kg iv Anesthesia: sevoflurane in air to target 1.2-1.5 minimal alveolar concentration (MAC). Rescue medication: sevoflurane, propofol 20-40 mg iv Extubation when patient is conscious and attained the recovery from neuromuscular blockade to a TOF-ratio of at least 0,9.
Deep Neuromuscular BlockSugammadexAdministration of rocuronium 0,6 mg/kg iv, top-ups 5-10 mg iv to target value of Post-tetanic Count (PTC) = 1-2; PTC measurement every 4 min. Intervention: Neuromuscular blockade reversal at the end of anesthesia: sugammadex 2 mg/kg iv (when PTC is 18-20 and TOF-count 0) or sugammadex 4 mg/kg iv (when PTC under 18). Induction of anesthesia: midazolam 1-2 mg iv, sufentanil 10-30 mcg iv, propofol 1,5-2,5 mg/kg iv Anesthesia: sevoflurane in air to target 1.2-1.5 minimal alveolar concentration (MAC). Rescue medication: sevoflurane, propofol 20-40 mg iv. Extubation when patient is conscious and attained recovery from neuromuscular blockade to a TOF-ratio of at least 0,9.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Intraabdominal pressure IAP (mmHg)During surgery

Pressure in the abdominal cavity during capnoperitoneum

Surgical conditions SRSPerioperative period

Describes the quality of surgical conditions as reported by surgeon

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Post-operative recoverypost-operative period (1 week)

Physiological functions, level of discomfort, subjective evaluation by the patient

Operating theatre time (min)during anesthesia

Time from induction to anesthesia to the release from operating theatre

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Dept. of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Olomouc

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Olomouc, Czechia

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