Sevoflurane versus desflurane during laparoscopic gallbladder removal

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients: Effect of Sevoflurane vs. Desflurane on Mechanical Power - A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial

Not applicable Interventional Konya City Hospital · NCT07295158

This trial tests whether sevoflurane or desflurane results in lower intraoperative mechanical power in adults having elective laparoscopic gallbladder removal.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment138 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 65 Years
SexAll
SponsorKonya City Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Konya, Konya)
Trial IDNCT07295158 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This single-center, prospective, randomized, assessor-blinded trial will compare sevoflurane and desflurane anesthesia in adults aged 18–65 undergoing elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Mechanical power will be calculated at three standardized intraoperative time points using a validated formula, and driving pressure and early postoperative respiratory events (desaturation, laryngospasm, bronchospasm, cough) are prespecified secondary outcomes. Key exclusions include severe COPD, uncontrolled asthma, decompensated heart failure, prior lung surgery, morbid obesity (BMI >35), and pregnancy. The protocol aims to determine whether one volatile agent produces lower ventilatory mechanical stress during routine laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Adults 18–65 years old with ASA physical status I–II scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy who can give informed consent are ideal candidates.

Not a fit: Patients with severe pulmonary disease, decompensated heart failure, prior lung surgery, morbid obesity (BMI >35), or pregnancy are excluded and therefore unlikely to benefit from participation.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could help anesthesiologists choose the agent that reduces ventilatory mechanical stress and possibly lower rates of early postoperative respiratory complications.

How similar studies have performed: Prior work has compared sevoflurane and desflurane for airway reactivity and some lung mechanics metrics, but direct intraoperative mechanical power comparisons are limited, making this a relatively novel application.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18-65 years

ASA Physical Status I-II

Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

Known hypersensitivity or contraindication to study medications (sevoflurane or desflurane)

Severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)

Uncontrolled bronchial asthma

Decompensated heart failure (NYHA Class III-IV)

History of prior lung surgery

Morbid obesity (BMI \> 35 kg/m²)

Pregnancy

Refusal to participate or inability to provide informed consent

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Where this trial is running

Konya, Konya

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Perioperative Respiratory Mechanics
Last reviewed 2026-06-09 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.