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Surgical Endoscopy
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy 3/2005

01-03-2005 | Original article

Intraoperative carbon dioxide colonoscopy: a safe insufflation alternative for locating colonic lesions during laparoscopic surgery

Authors: K. Nakajima, S. W. Lee, T. Sonoda, J. W. Milsom

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 3/2005

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Abstract

Background

Intraoperative colonoscopy (IOC) is useful for locating colonic pathologies during laparoscopy, but bowel distention compromises the subsequent visualization and procedure. Carbon dioxide (CO2), with its rapid absorption, has been proved effective for alleviating bowel distention in ambulatory settings. Its intraoperative role, however, has never been studied. This study aimed to assess the feasibility, safety, and advantages of CO2-insufflated IOC during laparoscopy.

Methods

For this study, CO2-insufflated IOC was performed for 20 patients under CO2 pneumoperitoneum. Parameters, including end-tidal CO2 (ETCO2) and minute volume, were prospectively registered. Time until resolution of bowel distention was determined by laparoscopic evaluation.

Results

All lesions were located by CO2-insufflated IOC in 15 min. During IOC, ETCO2 increased, but remained within normal values, and was quickly compensated with minimal hyperventilation. Bowel distention totally disappeared in 21 min, allowing immediate initiation of laparoscopic procedures under adequate visualization.

Conclusions

The findings show that CO2-insufflated IOC during laparoscopy is feasible, safe, and of practical value for minimizing bowel distention without impeding the subsequent visualization and procedure.
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Metadata
Title
Intraoperative carbon dioxide colonoscopy: a safe insufflation alternative for locating colonic lesions during laparoscopic surgery
Authors
K. Nakajima
S. W. Lee
T. Sonoda
J. W. Milsom
Publication date
01-03-2005
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 3/2005
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-004-8915-9

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