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Transcranial Doppler and NIRS Monitoring of Cerebral Hemodynamics in Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery
Sponsor: Hanife Kabukcu
Summary
Laparoscopic surgery has become increasingly common in pediatric patients due to its minimally invasive nature and favorable postoperative outcomes. However, the creation of pneumoperitoneum with carbon dioxide (CO₂) insufflation and the use of the Trendelenburg position may increase intra-abdominal pressure and potentially influence intracranial pressure and cerebral hemodynamics. These physiological changes may affect cerebral perfusion and oxygenation during surgery. This prospective observational study aims to evaluate cerebral hemodynamic changes during pediatric laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair using transcranial Doppler ultrasonography (TCD) and near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS). Middle cerebral artery (MCA) flow velocities and pulsatility index (PI) will be measured with TCD as indirect indicators of intracranial pressure, and their relationship with cerebral oxygen saturation measured by NIRS will be assessed. In addition, mean arterial pressure and end-tidal CO₂ values will be recorded to evaluate their association with cerebral hemodynamic changes during different phases of surgery.
Official title: Evaluation of Cerebral Hemodynamic Changes Using Transcranial Doppler and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy During Pediatric Laparoscopic Surgery
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
32
Start Date
2026-03-16
Completion Date
2027-04-01
Last Updated
2026-03-19
Healthy Volunteers
No
Locations (1)
Akdeniz University
Antalya, Antalya, Turkey (Türkiye)