Minimally invasive surgeries continue to increase in popularity.It seems logical that older patients would benefit from smaller incisions that produce less postoperative pain,atelectasis,and ileus.However,regardless of age,every surgical procedure possesses a certain amount of risk.Which minimally invasive surgical component can present hemodynamic and pulmonary consequences in patients with severe cardiac or pulmonary disease?

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Any procedure,even those considered low risk,can have poor outcomes,depending on the patient's overall condition.The extent of hemodynamic and pulmonary consequences of CO₂ pneumoperitoneum is still unclear.In patients with severe cardiac or pulmonary disease,recommendations include invasive monitoring to maintain adequate volume loading and use of alternate gas sources or gasless techniques.

Minimally Invasive Surgeries Continue to Increase in Popularity