Comparison of Systemic Response After Laparoscopies Performed With Standard and Low-Pressure Pneumoperitoneum

December 3, 2007 updated by: Medical University of Lublin

A Comparative Study of Angiogenic and Cytokine Responses After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Performed With Standard-Pressure and Low-Pressure Pneumoperitoneum

The purpose of the study was the comparative assessment of the influence of low and standard pressure CO2 pneumoperitoneum on the systemic inflammatory and angiogenic responses during the postoperative period after laparoscopic management of cholelithiasis.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Objective: The purpose of the study was to access the influence of low pressure CO2 pneumoperitoneum on the inflammatory and angiogenic responses during the postoperative period after laparoscopy. Summary background data: Surgical procedures enhance production of pro- and anti-inflammatory cytokines and angiogenic factors that play a pivotal role in the immunological response to surgical trauma and take part in the pathogenesis of tumor growth and adhesions formation. Methods: Study group consisted of 40 patients, operated on due to cholelithiasis using standard- (n=20) and low-pressure (n=20) CO2 pneumoperitoneum. Serum concentration of IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, VEGF-A and endostatin were measured before the surgeries and thereafter at 6, 24 and 48h with commercially available ELISA assays. Results: Concentrations of IL-6 increased significantly after the operations in both groups. No differences were observed between the groups in regards to IL-6, IL-8 and IL-10 levels. Concentrations of VEGF-A measured at 6 and 48h were significantly lower in patients who underwent laparoscopies performed with low pressure pneumoperitoneum. No significant variations were observed in endostatin serum concentration. Concentrations of the studied parameters were not influenced by the duration of surgeries, age, gender, or BMI of the patients. Conclusions: The results obtained in our study do not show any significant differences between studied operative procedures with regards to systemic inflammatory response. Changes in the concentrations of VEGF-A and endostatin observed in the studied population may suggest this technique to be more favorable with regards to angiogenesis process intensity, along with all its consequences and implications.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

40

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Lublin, Poland, 20-950
        • Medical University of Lublin

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

patients with cholelithiasis and indications for surgical treatment; the median age of the patients included in the study was 48,5 and ranged from 18 to 70 years. The ratio of female to male patients was identical within each group and amounted 7:3.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • cholelithiasis

Exclusion Criteria:

  • symptoms of acute cholecystitis, diabetes, body mass indx above 36 kg/m2 and autoimmunological diseases.

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
I
Patients with cholelithiasis operated on using standard laparoscopy method
II
Patients with cholelithiasis operated on using low-pressure CO2 pneumoperitoneum laparoscopy

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
IL-6, IL-8, IL-10, VEGF-A, Endostatin serum levels before the laparoscopies and 6, 24, and 48 h afterwards
Time Frame: January 2006 - March 2006
January 2006 - March 2006

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Ryszard Maciejewski, Md, PhD, Medical University of Lublin

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2006

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2006

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

December 1, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 3, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

December 4, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

December 4, 2007

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

December 3, 2007

Last Verified

December 1, 2007

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • PW 205
  • PW 205/07

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