Laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube for airway management during laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure for inguinal hernia in pediatric day surgery: a retrospective analysis

Abstract BackgroundAlthough endotracheal tube is preferred for airway management during laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure for inguinal hernias, laryngeal mask airway may also be used. However, few studies have reported the usefulness of laryngeal mask airway during laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure. Our study aims to report the advantages of laryngeal mask airway versus endotracheal tube during laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure for inguinal hernia in pediatric day surgery.MethodsThe records of 56 patients (Group I, endotracheal tube; Group II, laryngeal mask airway) treated for inguinal hernia using laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure between November 2018 and December 2019 were retrospectively reviewed. The duration of anesthesia; changes in hemodynamics (heart rate and systolic/diastolic blood pressure), end-tidal carbon dioxide, and bispectral index; and postoperative complications were analyzed.ResultsGroups I and II had 39 and 17 patients, respectively. The duration of anesthesia and surgery and changes in hemodynamics and bispectral index were similar between the two groups. Induction and recovery times were significantly shorter and changes in end-tidal carbon dioxide were more significant in Group II (p < 0.05). The incidence of sore throat and nausea was higher in Group I (p < 0.05).ConclusionsLaryngeal mask airway was equivalent to endotracheal tube in terms of performance during laparoscopic percutaneous extraperitoneal closure, although induction and recovery were achieved sooner in laryngeal mask airway, with a lower incidence of sore throat and nausea.Trial RegistrationNot applicable