Low Pneumoperitoneum Pressure for Delirium Prevention in Elderly Laparoscopy

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2026
A randomized, double-blind trial comparing low (8-10 mmHg) versus standard (14 mmHg) intraabdominal pressure during laparoscopic pelvic surgery in patients aged 60 and older. The study aims to determine if low pressure reduces the incidence of postoperative delirium and assesses changes in optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) as a surrogate marker for intracranial pressure. Primary Outcome Measure: Incidence of Postoperative Delirium \[Time Frame: Postoperative Day 1 and Day 2\]. Assessed using the 4 \'A\'s Test (4AT) screening tool. Intervention: Low-pressure pneumoperitoneum (8-10 mmHg) vs. Standard-pressure pneumoperitoneum (14 mmHg), both combined with deep neuromuscular blockade (PTC 1-2) and BIS-guided anesthesia (40-60).
Epistemonikos ID: 1f97fa66db67cfefbc0ccc31fd466e9d18e8a845
First added on: Oct 31, 2026