Position-Related Postoperative Peripheral Neuropathy After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery: A Comparative Single-Center Prospective Cohort Study.

Laparoscopic colorectal surgery requires perioperative positioning in the dorsal lithotomy position and intermittent Trendelenburg position. This position is associated with postoperative peripheral neuropathy (PPN), which is a substantial cause of anesthesia-related claims. The objective of this study was to assess the incidence of PPN of patients positioned in lithotomy position with shoulder braces, and second to compare this group with patients positioned on the foam mattress Pink Pad.