Optimizing respiratory function in obese laparoscopic bariatric surgery: the role of positive end-expiratory pressure

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Morbid obesity; Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

• Registration Number: ISRCTN91065944
• Lead Sponsor: niversity Medical Hospital of Padova

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2023-11-28
• Last Update Posted: 12 December 2023
• Study Completion: 2025-12-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 45

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 18 years old and over
2. Morbid obesity (BMI = 40 kg/m2 or BMI = 35 kg/m2 with comorbidities)
3. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy surgery

Exclusion Criteria

1. Severe acute and/or chronic respiratory disease (e.g., asthma, COPD, severe restrictive disease)
2. Severe acute and/or chronic heart disease (e.g., acute or recent myocardial infarction, inducible ischemia, heart failure)
3. End-stage liver and kidney disease
4. Intolerance or allergy or contraindications to the drugs used

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified