Effect of age on pulmonary gas exchange during laparoscopy in the Trendelenburg lithotomy position

Abstract

An increase in P((a-ET))(CO(2)) was seen during PPN in TLP in the elderly group. With CO(2) insufflation in TLP, the setting of mechanical ventilation based on the value of P(ET)(CO(2)) (measured by the side stream method) should be determined with caution in elderly patients.