Review article

EFFECTS OF PNEUMOPERITONEUM ON LIVER FUNCTION

Višnja Nesek Adam
Žarko Rašić
Viviana Mršić
Elvira Grizelj Stojčić
Zoran Čala

Abstract

Effects of pneumoperitoneum on liver function during laparoscopic procedures in most patients have no clinical relevance. However, with increasing number and types of surgical procedures the laparoscopic operation is now performed in high-risk patients, including patients with pre-existing liver disease. In these patients laparoscopic procedures may lead to serious complication, including acute liver failure. Because postoperative liver damage induced by pneumoperitoneum has been underestimated, the aim of this article is to review the numerous factors influencing liver damage during laparoscopy and review of therapeutic options for their reduction

Keywords

Pneumoperitoneum, artificial – adverse effects; Liver – physiopathology; Liver circulation; Postoperative complications – prevention and control; Laparoscopy

Hrčak ID:

171122

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/171122

Publication date:

31.10.2010.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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