Robotic surgery requires pneumoperitoneum and specific surgical positioning such as steep Trendelenburg, reverse Trendelenburg, or supine positioning. These intraoperative conditions may lead to cranial displacement of the diaphragm, reduced lung compliance, and increased airway pressures, potentially impairing respiratory mechanics and gas exchange. Previous studies have primarily evaluated respiratory mechanics during robotic surgery at single time points or within specific surgical procedures. However, dynamic changes occurring during critical phases of robotic surgery have rarely been evaluated prospectively. This prospective observational cohort study aims to evaluate phase-specific changes in lung mechanics and ventilation efficiency during robotic surgery. Key parameters including mechanical power (MP), ventilation efficiency index (VEI), static compliance, and driving pressure will be analyzed across predefined intraoperative phases.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
65
Prospective recording of ventilatory parameters and respiratory mechanics during robotic surgery under general anesthesia. Measurements will be obtained at predefined surgical phases (after intubation, pneumoperitoneum initiation, steep Trendelenburg positioning, undocking, and before extubation). Recorded parameters include tidal volume, respiratory rate, peak airway pressure, plateau pressure, positive end-expiratory pressure, arterial blood gas measurements, and calculated indices such as mechanical power, driving pressure, static compliance, and ventilation efficiency index.
Ventilation Efficiency Index (VEI) change across robotic surgery phases
Evaluation of VEI changes between predefined intraoperative phases.
Time frame: Intraoperative (T0-T4)
Mechanical Power Change
Evaluation of mechanical power changes across surgical phases.
Time frame: intraoperative
Static Lung Compliance Change
Evaluation of static compliance changes during robotic surgery.
Time frame: intraoperative
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