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Study of Carbon Dioxide Exchange Patterns During Robotic Prostatectomies

A Comparative Study of CO2 Exchange Patterns Between Valve-free Trocar (AirSeal®) Versus Standard Trocar (Endopath®) During Robotic Prostatectomies

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT02114164
Enrollment
109
Registered
2014-04-15
Start date
2016-08-31
Completion date
2019-07-15
Last updated
2021-11-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Pneumoperitoneum, Prostate Cancer

Keywords

AirSeal, Trocar, Carbon Dioxide Exchange and Absorption

Brief summary

The AirSeal® System will allow for lower carbon dioxide (CO2) absorption rates than the standard Endopath System.

Detailed description

The primary observation to be made is the level of carbon dioxide in the arterial blood, specifically when the patient is insufflated and deflated during the surgery. As a result of the consistent pressure that the AirSeal® system maintains, carbon dioxide will be absorbed in lower levels when compared to the standard of care systems in which fluctuations in intra-peritoneum pressure are seen.

Interventions

DEVICEAirSeal System

To analyze the results of patients randomized to either the AirSeal system or Standard Endopath trocar.

DEVICEStandard Endopath

This group receives the Standard Endopath Trocar for intraoperative insufflation.

Sponsors

SurgiQuest, Inc.
CollaboratorINDUSTRY
OhioHealth
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
MALE
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age\>18 * Eligible and elect to undergo robotic prostatectomy surgery @ OhioHealth Dublin Methodist Hospital

Exclusion criteria

* Age \< 18 * Emergency surgery * Ascites * BMI\>44 or \<18

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Intraoperative Pneumoperitoneal Pressure (mmHg)Through end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesPneumoperitoneal pressure is the pressure exerted by air or gas in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. As the amount of air/gas increases, the pressure (mmHg) increases. The highest pressure that occurred during the procedure was compared between groups.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Procedure Time (Minutes)Through end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesThe duration of the procedure
Smoke Evacuation QualityThrough end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesSmoke evacuation quality throughout the procedure was assessed by the surgeon as below average, average, or above average
Intraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).Baseline, 60 minutes, and end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesThe amount of dissolved oxygen (PaO2) in arterial blood (mmHg).
Number of Ventilator InterventionsThrough end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesThe number of times the anesthesiologist had to adjust ventilator settings
End-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)Baseline, 60 minutes, and at end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesEnd-tidal carbon dioxide pressure is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide at the end of exhalation. Normal value is 35-45 mmHg.
Carbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)Baseline, 60 minutes, and at end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesCarbon dioxide elimination was calculated using end-tidal carbon dioxide pressure (EtCO2), tidal volume, respiratory rate, barometric pressure (pB = 760mm Hg), partial pressure of water vapor (PH2O = 13 mm Hg), and patient weight (kg)
Intraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).Baseline, 60 minutes, and at end of procedure, an average of 156 minutesThe amount of dissolved carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in arterial blood (mmHg) during the operative procedure

Countries

United States

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

9 participants withdrew from the study after providing informed consent but before being randomized to a group and receiving an intervention

Participants by arm

ArmCount
AirSeal System
This group receives the AirSeal System for intraoperative insufflation. AirSeal System: To analyze the results of patients randomized to either the AirSeal system or Standard Endopath trocar.
50
Standard Endopath
This group receives the Standard Endopath Trocar for intraoperative insufflation. Standard Endopath: This group receives the Standard Endopath Trocar for intraoperative insufflation.
50
Total100

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicStandard EndopathTotalAirSeal System
Age, Continuous62.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.7
61.5 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 6.2
61.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6
Body Mass Index (BMI)28.3 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.3
28.7 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 3.8
29.1 kg/m^2
STANDARD_DEVIATION 4.3
Preoperative creatinine0.96 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.2
0.92 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.1
0.89 mg/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 0.1
Preoperative hemoglobin14.7 g/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
14.8 g/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
15.1 g/dL
STANDARD_DEVIATION 1
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity
African American
7 Participants7 Participants0 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian
42 Participants92 Participants50 Participants
Race/Ethnicity, Customized
Race/Ethnicity
Other
1 Participants1 Participants0 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
50 participants100 participants50 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
NA ParticipantsNA ParticipantsNA Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
50 Participants100 Participants50 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
EG001
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
0 / 500 / 50
other
Total, other adverse events
1 / 503 / 50
serious
Total, serious adverse events
0 / 500 / 50

Outcome results

Primary

Intraoperative Pneumoperitoneal Pressure (mmHg)

Pneumoperitoneal pressure is the pressure exerted by air or gas in the abdominal (peritoneal) cavity. As the amount of air/gas increases, the pressure (mmHg) increases. The highest pressure that occurred during the procedure was compared between groups.

Time frame: Through end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Data were missing for one participant in each group.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
AirSeal SystemIntraoperative Pneumoperitoneal Pressure (mmHg)7.9 mmHgStandard Deviation 2.5
Standard EndopathIntraoperative Pneumoperitoneal Pressure (mmHg)9.9 mmHgStandard Deviation 2.9
p-value: <0.001t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Carbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)

Carbon dioxide elimination was calculated using end-tidal carbon dioxide pressure (EtCO2), tidal volume, respiratory rate, barometric pressure (pB = 760mm Hg), partial pressure of water vapor (PH2O = 13 mm Hg), and patient weight (kg)

Time frame: Baseline, 60 minutes, and at end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Missing data for eight, six, and nine AirSeal participants at baseline, 60 minutes, and end of procedure, respectively. Missing data for eight, seven, and eight Standard Endopath participants at baseline, 60 minutes, and end of procedure, respectively.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
AirSeal SystemCarbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)Baseline3.15 mmHgStandard Deviation 0.67
AirSeal SystemCarbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)60 minutes3.24 mmHgStandard Deviation 0.74
AirSeal SystemCarbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)End of procedure3.04 mmHgStandard Deviation 1.35
Standard EndopathCarbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)Baseline3.28 mmHgStandard Deviation 0.64
Standard EndopathCarbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)60 minutes3.28 mmHgStandard Deviation 0.6
Standard EndopathCarbon Dioxide Elimination (mmHg)End of procedure3.11 mmHgStandard Deviation 0.65
p-value: 0.42t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.75t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.99t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

End-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)

End-tidal carbon dioxide pressure is the partial pressure of carbon dioxide at the end of exhalation. Normal value is 35-45 mmHg.

Time frame: Baseline, 60 minutes, and at end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Missing data for five, five, and seven AirSeal participants at baseline, 60 minutes, and end of procedure, respectively. Missing data for five, four, and four participants at baseline, 60 minutes, and end of procedure, respectively.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
AirSeal SystemEnd-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)Baseline31.47 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.9
AirSeal SystemEnd-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)60 Minutes32.80 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.6
AirSeal SystemEnd-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)End of procedure34.77 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.9
Standard EndopathEnd-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)Baseline29.96 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.1
Standard EndopathEnd-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)60 Minutes30.96 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.2
Standard EndopathEnd-tidal Carbon Dioxide Pressure (mmHg)End of procedure34.17 mmHgStandard Deviation 7.2
p-value: 0.13t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.018t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.712t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Intraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).

The amount of dissolved carbon dioxide (PaCO2) in arterial blood (mmHg) during the operative procedure

Time frame: Baseline, 60 minutes, and at end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Data were missing for one participant in the Standard Endopath group at all time points. Data were missing for two AirSeal participants at baseline and 60 minutes, and for one AirSeal participant at end of procedure.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
AirSeal SystemIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).Baseline39.5 mmHgStandard Deviation 4.9
AirSeal SystemIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).60 minutes41.5 mmHgStandard Deviation 7.7
AirSeal SystemIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).End of procedure45.1 mmHgStandard Deviation 6.1
Standard EndopathIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).Baseline39.2 mmHgStandard Deviation 5.3
Standard EndopathIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).60 minutes41.2 mmHgStandard Deviation 5.2
Standard EndopathIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Carbon Dioxide (mmHg).End of procedure44.1 mmHgStandard Deviation 5.5
p-value: 0.39t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Intraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).

The amount of dissolved oxygen (PaO2) in arterial blood (mmHg).

Time frame: Baseline, 60 minutes, and end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Data missing for one Standard Endopath participant at all time points. Data missing for two AirSeal participants at baseline and 60 minutes, and one AirSeal participant at end of procedure.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
AirSeal SystemIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).Baseline361.9 mmHgStandard Deviation 79.3
AirSeal SystemIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).60 minutes283.9 mmHgStandard Deviation 115.4
AirSeal SystemIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).End of procedure286.5 mmHgStandard Deviation 99.1
Standard EndopathIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).Baseline364.3 mmHgStandard Deviation 81.9
Standard EndopathIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).60 minutes294 mmHgStandard Deviation 105
Standard EndopathIntraoperative Arterial Blood Gas Oxygen (mmHg).End of procedure290.2 mmHgStandard Deviation 99.4
p-value: 0.88t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.65t-test, 2 sided
p-value: 0.86t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Number of Ventilator Interventions

The number of times the anesthesiologist had to adjust ventilator settings

Time frame: Through end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Missing data for two participants in the AirSeal group and one participant in the Standard Endopath group

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
AirSeal SystemNumber of Ventilator Interventions0.69 Count of interventionsStandard Deviation 1.1
Standard EndopathNumber of Ventilator Interventions0.66 Count of interventionsStandard Deviation 0.9
p-value: 0.41Zero-inflated Poisson regression
Secondary

Procedure Time (Minutes)

The duration of the procedure

Time frame: Through end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Missing data for one participant in the AirSeal group and one participant in the Standard Endopath group

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
AirSeal SystemProcedure Time (Minutes)158.6 MinutesStandard Deviation 22.4
Standard EndopathProcedure Time (Minutes)153.0 MinutesStandard Deviation 19.9
p-value: 0.09t-test, 2 sided
Secondary

Smoke Evacuation Quality

Smoke evacuation quality throughout the procedure was assessed by the surgeon as below average, average, or above average

Time frame: Through end of procedure, an average of 156 minutes

Population: Missing data for one participant in the AirSeal group and two participants in the Standard Endopath group

ArmMeasureGroupValue (COUNT_OF_PARTICIPANTS)
AirSeal SystemSmoke Evacuation QualityAbove Average20 Participants
AirSeal SystemSmoke Evacuation QualityBelow Average4 Participants
AirSeal SystemSmoke Evacuation QualityAverage25 Participants
Standard EndopathSmoke Evacuation QualityAverage18 Participants
Standard EndopathSmoke Evacuation QualityBelow Average16 Participants
Standard EndopathSmoke Evacuation QualityAbove Average14 Participants
p-value: <0.001Chi-squared

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 16, 2026