Gas used in laparoscopy is-
Ans. (a) CO2 (Ref: Bailey and Love 27th edition page 105, Surgery Sixer 3rd Edition Page 49)* Ideal gas used in Laparoscopy is Carbon Dioxide because it is easily absorbable and diffusible after surgery.* Rarely Air and nitrogen has been used.* Intraperitoneal pressure during surgery must be kept between 12-15mmHg.
CO2
SO2
N2
O2
Peritoneum