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Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Changes During Bariatric Surgery

Evaluation of Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Changes During Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Performed in Reverse Trendelenburg Position

Status
Completed
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07662538
Enrollment
58
Registered
2026-06-23
Start date
2022-01-01
Completion date
2024-01-30
Last updated
2026-09-10

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Conditions

Morbid Obesity, Obesity

Keywords

Optic Nerve Sheath Diamete, Intracranial Pressure, Pneumoperitoneum, Reverse Trendelenburg Position, Ultrasonography, Bariatric Surgery

Brief summary

This prospective clinical study aimed to evaluate the effects of pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning on intracranial pressure in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Intracranial pressure was assessed noninvasively using ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measurements. ONSD measurements were performed before anesthesia induction in the supine position (T0), 5 minutes after anesthesia induction (T1), 5 minutes after creation of pneumoperitoneum and placement in the reverse Trendelenburg position (T2), at the 20th minute of pneumoperitoneum (T3), and 5 minutes after termination of pneumoperitoneum and return to the supine position (T4). The study aimed to determine the effects of anesthesia, pneumoperitoneum, and surgical positioning on intracranial pressure during bariatric surgery

Detailed description

Obesity and bariatric surgery are associated with physiological changes that may influence intracranial pressure. Pneumoperitoneum and reverse Trendelenburg positioning, commonly used during laparoscopic bariatric surgery, can affect venous return, respiratory mechanics, and cerebral hemodynamics. Ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) is a noninvasive and reliable method for estimating changes in intracranial pressure. The aim of this prospective clinical study was to investigate the effects of anesthesia induction, pneumoperitoneum, and patient positioning on intracranial pressure in patients undergoing bariatric surgery. ONSD measurements were obtained at five predefined time points: before anesthesia induction in the supine position (T0), 5 minutes after anesthesia induction (T1), 5 minutes after creation of pneumoperitoneum and placement in the reverse Trendelenburg position (T2), at the 20th minute of pneumoperitoneum (T3), and 5 minutes after termination of pneumoperitoneum and return to the supine position (T4). Hemodynamic parameters, end-tidal carbon dioxide levels, peak airway pressure, and plateau airway pressure were recorded simultaneously. The primary outcome was the change in ONSD measurements during different stages of the surgical procedure. The study sought to determine whether pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning contribute to changes in intracranial pressure during bariatric surgery.

Interventions

Ultrasonographic measurement of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) performed at predefined perioperative time points to assess changes in intracranial pressure during bariatric surgery.

Sponsors

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Training and Research Hospital
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

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

Inclusion criteria

1. Patients scheduled for bariatric surgery. 2. ASA physical status 1-3 3. Patients aged 18 years and older

Exclusion criteria

1. Patients who declined to participate. 2. Age \<18 years. 3. ASA physical status IV. 4. Previous cataract surgery. 5. Presence of conditions associated with increased intracranial pressure, including hydrocephalus, cerebrovascular disease, or intracranial tumors. 6. Ocular conditions that could interfere with optic nerve sheath diameter measurement, including globe pathology or glaucoma

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) at T0within 5 minutes before induction of anesthesia (T0)ONSD was measured by ultrasonography before induction of anesthesia ,with the patient awake and in the supin position.ONSD was recorded in millimeters(mm)
optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) T15 minutes after induction of anesthesia (T1)ONSD measured by ultrasonography 5 minutes after induction of anesthesia ,with the patient in the supin position.ONSD will be reported in millimeters(mm)
Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) at T25 minutes after pneumoperitoneum and reverse Trendelenburg positioning (T2)ONSD measured by ultrasonography 5 minutes after pneumoperitoneum and positioning in reverse Trendelenburg. ONSD will be reported in millimeters (mm).
Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) at T320 minutes after establishment of pneumoperitoneum in the reverse trendelenburg position (T3)ONSD measured by ultrasonography 20 minutes after pneumoperitoneum while maintaining the reverse Trendelenburg position. ONSD will be reported in millimeters (mm).
Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter (ONSD) at T45 minutes after termination of pneumoperitoneum and return to the supine position (T4)ONSD measured by ultrasonography 5 minutes after termination of pneumoperitoneum and return to the supine position. ONSD will be reported in millimeters (mm).

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
changes in hemodynamic and respiratory parametersfrom within 5 minutes before induction of anesthesia (T0) to 5 minutes after termination of pneumoperitoneum and return to the supine position (T4).Hemodynamic and respiratory parameters, including systolic, diastolic and mean arterial blood pressure, heart rate, peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO₂), end-tidal carbon dioxide (EtCO₂), peak airway pressure (Ppeak), and plateau airway pressure (Pplateau), were recorded at predefined perioperative time points and evaluated in relation to changes in optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD).

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Sep 11, 2026