Intraoperative Driving Pressure and Postoperative Lung Ultrasound Score in Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

Evaluation of the Relationship Between Intraoperative Driving Pressure and Postoperative Lung Ultrasound Score in Patients Undergoing Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between intraoperative driving pressure and postoperative lung ultrasound scores in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. During this specific surgery, factors such as pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning can significantly affect respiratory mechanics. Postoperative lung condition will be objectively assessed using the lung ultrasound score (LUS). The findings may provide valuable insights for optimizing intraoperative mechanical ventilation strategies.

The primary objective of this study is to evaluate the relationship between intraoperative driving pressure and postoperative lung ultrasound scores in patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy. During this specific surgery, factors such as pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning can significantly affect respiratory mechanics. By monitoring mechanical ventilation parameters, specifically driving pressure, this study aims to investigate its potential correlation with postoperative lung aeration changes. Postoperative lung condition will be objectively assessed using the lung ultrasound score (LUS). The findings may provide valuable insights for optimizing intraoperative mechanical ventilation strategies.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male patients aged between 18 and 80 years.

Scheduled for elective robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy.

American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I, II, or III.

Willingness to provide written informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patient refusal to participate.

Severe obstructive or restrictive pulmonary disease (e.g., severe COPD, uncontrolled asthma).

Body Mass Index (BMI) > 35 kg/m^2.

Pre-existing severe lung pathology or active pulmonary infection.

Hemodynamic instability or severe cardiovascular disease (e.g., severe heart failure, recent myocardial infarction).

Requirement for postoperative mechanical ventilation.

Emergency surgery.