Standard Carbon Dioxide Gas Versus Heated Humidified Gas in Gynaecological Laparoscopy

The Effects of Using Heated Humidified Carbon Dioxide Gas on Post Operative Pain Scores, Nausea and Analgesic Requirements in Patients Undergoing Gynaecological Laparoscopy: a Randomised Controlled Trial.

To establish if heated humidified carbon dioxide gas improves pain scores as well as nausea and analgesic requirements in post operative patients compared to standard cold carbon dioxide.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients over 18 years of age
• Patients planned to undergo laparoscopy for minor procedures such as endometriosis, adhesions, ovarian cystectomies, bilateral salpingoophorectomy, tubal ligation and sterilisation will be invited to participate in the trial.
• Capacity to consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients unable to speak English
• Patients unable to give consent