Airway Management During Diagnostic Laparoscopic Surgery: A Comparison of I-Gel and Proseal Laryngeal Mask Airway.

Background: Supraglottic airway devices (SADs) may be used during laparoscopic procedures in place of the often utilised endotracheal tube. The Proseal laryngeal mask airway (PLMA) is designed with an inflatable cuff, which provides an excellent oropharyngeal seal, and the I-gel is a newer SAD designed with a softer and noninflatable cuff and sharing similar features with PLMA.

Aim And Objectives: This study compared the ease of insertion, haemodynamic and ventilatory parameters as well as morbidities associated with these SADs when used for airway management during diagnostic laparoscopic procedures.