SYSTEMIC AND PERITONEAL EFFECTS OF PNEUMOPERITONEUM IN PEDIATRIC LAPAROSCOPY

In brief

This multicenter research investigates the systemic and local peritoneal effects of CO2 pneumoperitoneum during pediatric laparoscopic procedures. The study measures plasma inflammatory markers and evaluates tissue-level changes to better understand the physiological impact of gas insufflation in children undergoing minimally invasive surgery.

• CO2 pneumoperitoneum's effects on pediatric peritoneum remain incompletely understood despite widespread laparoscopic use in children.
• Multicenter study design allows assessment of inflammatory marker changes and tissue-level peritoneal alterations during pediatric laparoscopy.
• Understanding systemic and local peritoneal responses to insufflation may guide pressure/duration optimization in pediatric cases.

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