Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hypoxemia during diagnostic laparoscopy: a prospective study

G H Haydon1, J Dillon, K J Simpson

  • 1Department of Medicine, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
|August 1, 1996
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

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

Sort by
Same author

Enzymes of nitrogen mobilization in detached leaves of Lolium temulentum during senescence.

Planta·2014
Same author

The mechanism of enhanced defecation caused by the ghrelin receptor agonist, ulimorelin.

Neurogastroenterology and motility·2013
Same author

Leaf senescence in a non-yellowing mutant of Festuca pratensis : I. Chloroplast membrane polypeptides.

Planta·2013
Same author

Leaf senescence in a non-yellowing mutant of Festuca pratensis : II. Proteolytic degradation of thylakoid and stroma polypeptides.

Planta·2013
Same author

Leaf senescence in a non-yellowing mutant of Festuca pratensis : III. Total acyl lipids of leaf tissue during senescence.

Planta·2013
Same author

A study of homoeologous relationships in the cultivated oat Avena sativa (2n=6x=42).

TAG. Theoretical and applied genetics. Theoretische und angewandte Genetik·2013
Same journal

Adverse events associated with endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) and ERCP-related procedures.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2026
Same journal

Quality measures in the design, conduct, and reporting of endoscopic research.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2026
Same journal

Location of GI lesions with bleeding potential in patients with iron deficiency anemia: a multicenter prospective study.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2026
Same journal

TEMPORARY REMOVAL: Sustainability indicators for gastrointestinal endoscopy: a framework proposed by the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2026
Same journal

Clinical Outcomes of Primary versus Conversion Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gallbladder Drainage after Percutaneous Drainage: A Multicenter Study.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2026
Same journal

Remimazolam versus Midazolam for Moderate Sedation in Gastrointestinal Endoscopy: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Gastrointestinal endoscopy·2026
See all related articles

Significant oxygen desaturation is common during laparoscopic liver biopsy, affecting 94% of patients. Continuous monitoring of arterial oxygen saturation and supplemental oxygen are recommended for patient safety.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery

Background:

  • Laparoscopic liver biopsy is a common procedure performed under local anesthesia and sedation.
  • The incidence and severity of hypoxemia during this procedure are not well-established.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prospectively evaluate the frequency and extent of arterial oxygen desaturation in patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy with liver biopsy.

Main Methods:

  • Sixty-eight patients undergoing diagnostic laparoscopy and liver biopsy were studied.
  • Standardized protocols for anesthesia and monitoring were applied.
  • Arterial oxygen saturation was continuously monitored throughout the procedure.

Main Results:

Related Experiment Videos

  • A significant fall in oxygen saturation (greater than 4%) occurred in 94% of patients.
  • The mean decrease in saturation was 10.1%, with 47% experiencing saturation below 85%.
  • No correlation was found between desaturation and anesthetic agents, procedure duration, or patient characteristics.

    • Conclusions:

    • Significant arterial oxygen desaturation is a frequent occurrence during laparoscopic liver biopsy.
    • The desaturation is likely multifactorial, involving pharmacologic and physiologic effects.
    • Continuous monitoring of oxygen saturation and administration of supplemental oxygen are recommended for all patients.