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Serum Bicarbonate Changes During Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Sponsor: Istinye University
Summary
Pneumoperitoneum during laparoscopic bariatric surgery induces carbon dioxide absorption and may lead to perioperative alterations in acid-base balance. Serum bicarbonate (HCO₃-) plays a central role in metabolic compensation; however, the clinical relevance of perioperative bicarbonate changes remains insufficiently defined. This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the association between pneumoperitoneum duration and perioperative serum bicarbonate change (ΔHCO₃-), and to investigate whether ΔHCO₃- is associated with early discharge readiness at 48 hours (DR-48) following laparoscopic bariatric surgery. Patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass will be enrolled consecutively. No alteration of routine clinical care will occur.
Official title: Metabolic Effects of Pneumoperitoneum During Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: Association Between Perioperative Serum Bicarbonate Change and Early Discharge Readiness
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
85
Start Date
2026-03-01
Completion Date
2026-05-15
Last Updated
2026-03-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Standard-of-care laparoscopic bariatric surgery (laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass) performed according to institutional protocols. No experimental intervention is introduced. The study prospectively observes perioperative serum bicarbonate changes and their association with pneumoperitoneum duration and early discharge readiness.
Locations (1)
Istinye Üniversity
Istanbul, Merkez Mahallesi, Turkey (Türkiye)