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    Positive end-expiratory pressure in pressure-controlled ventilation improves ventilatory and oxygenation parameters during laparoscopic cholecystectomy

    During laparoscopy, pneumoperitoneum may result in intraoperative atelectasis, which impairs normal gas exchange. This study investigated whether positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP) of 5 cmH2O in pressure-con...

    Ji Young Kim, Cheung Soo Shin, Hong Soon Kim, Wol Sun Jung in Surgical Endoscopy (2010)

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    Effect of diltiazem on kidney function during laparoscopic surgery

    Pneumoperitoneum is known to be associated with transient impairment in kidney function. This study was designed to investigate the effect of diltiazem on acute kidney injury during positive pneumoperitoneum i...

    Ji Young Kim, Kyung Cheon Lee, Hong Soon Kim, Youn Yi Jo in Surgical Endoscopy (2009)