[Anesthesia in laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Clinical contribution and review]

The authors compare the problems arising during the course of 280 cases of anesthesia in videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy with 265 cases of laparotomic cholecystectomy. Ventilatory mechanics and intraoperative respiratory function were analysed together with respiratory function and postoperative pain. The authors also examined the possible complications linked to the endoscopic technique and underline the anesthesiological contraindications for videolaparoscopic cholecystectomy.