Comparison of midazolam, propofol and fentanyl combinations for sedation and hemodynamic parameters in cataract extraction.

Objective: Midazolam, propofol and fentanyl were compared in terms of sedation during cataract extraction. Hemodynamic parameters, sedation level, postoperative satisfaction, and side effects were investigated.

Methods: The study was carried out in Hacettepe University Hospitals Ophthalmology Operating Theatres in 2005.

Effects of low and high intra-abdominal pressure on immune response in laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Objective: Immunosuppression is directly related to the degree of trauma. The aim of this study is to compare the effects of low and high intra-abdominal pressure on immune response in moderate surgical trauma.

Methods: Twenty-two patients, scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy, were randomly allocated to one of 2 groups according to intra-abdominal pressure: low and high intra-abdominal pressure.