Search research articles

ABOUT JoVE

Overview Leadership Blog JoVE Help Center

AUTHORS

Publishing Process Editorial Board Scope & Policies Peer Review FAQ Submit

LIBRARIANS

Testimonials Subscriptions Access Resources Library Advisory Board FAQ

RESEARCH

JoVE Journal Methods Collections JoVE Encyclopedia of Experiments Archive

EDUCATION

JoVE Core JoVE Business JoVE Science Education JoVE Lab Manual Faculty Resource Center Faculty Site

Terms & Conditions of Use

Related Concept Videos

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Endoscopic Procedures IV: Sigmoidoscopy and Laproscopy

Sigmoidoscopy and laparoscopy are distinct medical procedures that enable physicians to internally inspect different parts of the GI tract. Although they serve different purposes, each is essential for diagnosing and, in some cases, treating various medical conditions.
Sigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy is a diagnostic procedure that uses a flexible sigmoidoscope equipped with a light source and camera to examine the rectum and sigmoid colon. The procedure involves inserting the tube through the anus...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by

Same author

Optimizing outcomes for the patients with extensive-stage small-cell lung cancer.

Journal of the Chinese Medical Association : JCMA·2025

Same author

Intravascular Laser Blood Irradiation (ILIB) Enhances Antioxidant Activity and Energy Metabolism in Aging Ovaries.

Journal of personalized medicine·2024

Same author

Targeting formyl peptide receptor 1 with anteiso-C13-surfactin for neutrophil-dominant acute respiratory distress syndrome.

British journal of pharmacology·2023

Same author

Adverse effect of lactobacilli-depauperate cervicovaginal microbiota on pregnancy outcomes in women undergoing frozen-thawed embryo transfer.

Reproductive medicine and biology·2023

Same author

Artificial oocyte activation may improve embryo quality in older patients with diminished ovarian reserve undergoing IVF-ICSI cycles.

Journal of ovarian research·2022

Same author

Expression status and prognostic significance of mitochondrial dynamics OPA3 in human ovarian cancer.

Aging·2022

Search research articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: May 26, 2026

Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Leads to a Larger Intraabdominal Volume During Laparoscopy

Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Leads to a Larger Intraabdominal Volume During Laparoscopy

Published on: June 25, 2013

Maneuvers to decrease laparoscopy-induced shoulder and upper abdominal pain: a randomized controlled study.

Hsiao-Wen Tsai¹, Yi-Jen Chen, Chiu-Ming Ho

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, National Yang-Ming University, 201, Section 2, Shih-Pai Road, Taipei 112, Taiwan.

Archives of Surgery (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)

|December 21, 2011

Summary

Intraperitoneal normal saline infusion (INSI) and pulmonary recruitment maneuver (PRM) reduce post-laparoscopic pain. INSI showed greater effectiveness in alleviating both shoulder and abdominal pain compared to PRM or no intervention.

More Related Videos

Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Published on: September 27, 2024

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: May 26, 2026

Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Leads to a Larger Intraabdominal Volume During Laparoscopy

Deep Neuromuscular Blockade Leads to a Larger Intraabdominal Volume During Laparoscopy

Published on: June 25, 2013

Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Laparoscopic Left Lateral Sectionectomy: Guided by the Ligamentum Teres Hepatis and the Umbilical Fissure Vein

Published on: September 27, 2024

Area of Science:

Minimally Invasive Surgery
Postoperative Pain Management
Anesthesiology

Background:

Laparoscopic surgery utilizes carbon dioxide insufflation, which can lead to residual gas and postoperative pain.
Abdominal and shoulder pain are common complaints following laparoscopic procedures.
Effective methods are needed to mitigate pain and improve patient recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

To compare the efficacy of pulmonary recruitment maneuver (PRM) and intraperitoneal normal saline infusion (INSI) in reducing post-laparoscopic carbon dioxide and associated pain.
To evaluate the impact of these interventions on both abdominal and shoulder pain.

Main Methods:

A prospective, randomized controlled trial involving 158 women undergoing laparoscopic surgery for benign gynecologic lesions.
Participants were assigned to three groups: PRM, INSI, or a control group.
Pain assessments (abdominal and shoulder) were conducted at 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively.

Main Results:

The INSI group demonstrated a significantly lower incidence of shoulder pain at 24 and 48 hours compared to both PRM and control groups.
Both PRM and INSI significantly reduced the frequency of upper abdominal pain compared to the control group.
INSI appeared more effective in reducing both types of pain.

Conclusions:

Both PRM and INSI are effective in reducing post-laparoscopic pain.
INSI may offer superior relief for both upper abdominal and shoulder pain following laparoscopic surgery.
These findings suggest INSI as a potentially advantageous intervention for pain management after laparoscopy.