Active Gas Aspiration Reduces Postoperative Pain in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Active gas aspiration was found to be more effective than passive gas aspiration in reducing postoperative pain and analgesic requirements in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. This systematic review and meta-analysis included 5 randomized clinical trials with 367 participants and found that active gas aspiration resulted in significantly lower residual gas volume and total analgesia requirements. Furthermore, active gas aspiration led to significantly lower shoulder pain scores at 24 hours postoperatively. The findings suggest that active gas aspiration can play a crucial role in improving patient care and reducing healthcare costs in laparoscopic cholecystectomy procedures.