Table 2.
Course of examination
| Visit | Screening visit | At skin incision (pneumoperitoneum insufflation) | At skin suture (pneumoperitoneum deflation) | Daily postoperative ward visits | At discharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Past and current medical history |
x |
|
|
|
|
| Preanesthesia evaluation |
x |
|
|
|
|
| Physical examination and personal data (height, weight, age, ASA) |
x |
|
|
|
|
| Randomization |
x |
|
|
|
|
| Blood draw and frozen sample |
x |
x |
x |
x |
|
| Blood gas draw |
|
x |
x |
|
|
| VAS shoulder pain |
|
|
|
x |
|
| Postoperative complications (wound infections, intra-abdominal abscess and anastomotic leakage) | x | x |