Perioperative hemodynamic optimization in laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy using stroke volume variation to reduce postoperative nausea and vomiting

The effect of perioperative esmolol infusion on the postoperative nausea, vomiting and pain after laparoscopic appendectomy

BACKGROUND Perioperative opioid administration results in postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) and acute opioid tolerance that manifests in increased postoperative pain. Esmolol is an ultra short acting cardioselective β1-adrenergic receptor antagonist, and it has been successfully used for perioperative sympatholysis and it reduces the opioid requirement during total intravenous anesthesia...

Postoperative nausea and vomiting

Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) is a long-standing issue, not a new concept in anesthesiology. Despite many studies over the last several decades, PONV remains a significant problem due to its complex mechanism. This review presents a summary of the mechanism underlying the pathogenesis of PONV, focusing on preventive treatment, particularly the use of new drugs. In addition, we discus...

Prevention of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Objective: To assess the efficacy of ondansetron and dexamethasone in the prevention of nausea and vomiting in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Material and Methods: This study was conducted at the Department of Surgery, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from May 2010 to December 2010. A total of 67 patients, aged 18 years and above, scheduled for elective cholecystectomy were...

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy

......................................... Received: 22-11-11 Accepted: 06-12-11 Abstract Morbid obesity is the second leading preventable cause of death after cigarette smoking in the world. It is a chronic pathology which requires interdisciplinary management in which bariatric surgery plays a fundamental part. It results in greater weight loss and better maintenance of weight loss than any ot...