U.S., Sept. 26 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07192575) titled 'Prevention of Pulmonary Complications After Laparoscopic Liver Surgery' on Aug. 25.
Brief Summary: * Background: Postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs) are the most common complications after major upper abdominal surgery. PPCs include respiratory infections, severe atelectasis, pleural effusion, bronchospasm, aspiration pneumonitis, pneumothorax, exacerbation of chronic pulmonary condition, and respiratory failure. Although PPC rates are higher after open liver surgery, PPCs still occur in approximately 12-13% of patients undergoing laparoscopic liver surgery. Preoperative respiratory physiotherapy education reduces PPCs aft...