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Laparoscopic and robotic surgery require the formation of a pneumoperitoneum which is achieved via the introduction of a gaseous insufflant into the abdominal cavity. Carbon dioxide is the most commonly used gas insufflant. It is important to understand the cardio-respiratory effects of a CO2 pneumoperitoneum as they can result in severe and even fatal complications.
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Zhang, Y., Bromage, S. (2023). Insufflants and Their Hazards. In: Tolofari, S., Moon, D., Starmer, B., Payne, S. (eds) Imaging and Technology in Urology . Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-26058-2_67
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