Assessment of Renal Perfusion Using Ultrasound and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Patients Undergoing Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
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- What is being studied
- This is an observational study: the protocol does not assign a study treatment.
- Who it may be relevant to
- Registry conditions: Renal Perfusion, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Acute Kidney Injury. Basic parameters: 18 years — 80 years · All.
- What needs checking
- Age, condition and sex are only basic indicators. Prior treatment, laboratory values and other mandatory requirements appear in the eligibility criteria below.
- Where it takes place
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Next step
- Save the trial, show it to the treating physician, and confirm current recruitment with the study center. Costs, documents and travel →
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Official title
Prospective Observational Evaluation of Renal Perfusion Using Doppler Ultrasonography and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy in Patients Undergoing Elective Minimally Invasive Abdominal Surgery
Overview
This prospective observational study aims to evaluate renal perfusion in adult patients undergoing elective minimally invasive abdominal surgery. Renal perfusion will be assessed using two non-invasive monitoring techniques: Doppler ultrasonography-derived Renal Resistive Index (RRI) and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)-derived renal regional oxygen saturation (rSO₂). Measurements will be obtained at predefined perioperative time points, including after induction of anesthesia, during pneumoperitoneum, before extubation, and during the early postoperative period. Perioperative changes in renal perfusion parameters will be analyzed and correlated with clinical variables such as intra-abdominal pressure, pneumoperitoneum duration, hemodynamic parameters, fluid administration, urine output, and postoperative renal function. The study also aims to investigate the relationship between intraoperative renal perfusion changes and the development of postoperative acute kidney injury. The findings may contribute to improved perioperative monitoring and optimization of renal perfusion during minimally invasive abdominal surgery.
Detailed description
Minimally invasive abdominal surgery has become increasingly common because of reduced surgical trauma, faster recovery, and lower postoperative morbidity compared with conventional open surgery. However, laparoscopic procedures require the creation of pneumoperitoneum, which may increase intra-abdominal pressure and adversely affect renal blood flow, renal oxygen delivery, and kidney function.
Renal hypoperfusion during surgery may contribute to postoperative renal dysfunction and acute kidney injury (AKI). Traditional indicators of renal injury, such as serum creatinine and urine output, often fail to detect early changes in renal perfusion. Therefore, reliable non-invasive methods for real-time assessment of renal perfusion are needed.
Doppler ultrasonography-derived Renal Resistive Index (RRI) and Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS)-derived regional renal oxygen saturation (rSO₂) are promising techniques for evaluating renal perfusion and oxygenation. Both methods provide non-invasive, bedside assessment and may allow early detection of perfusion abnormalities before conventional markers become abnormal.
This prospective single-center observational study will evaluate perioperative renal perfusion in adult patients undergoing elective minimally invasive abdominal surgery. Renal perfusion measurements will be obtained using Doppler ultrasonography and NIRS at predefined perioperative time points, including after induction of anesthesia, during pneumoperitoneum, before extubation, and during the early postoperative period.
Demographic characteristics, comorbidities, baseline renal function, intraoperative hemodynamic variables, pneumoperitoneum duration and pressure, fluid administration, urine output, blood loss, ventilatory parameters, and postoperative renal function will be recorded. Associations between perioperative renal perfusion parameters and postoperative renal outcomes, including acute kidney injury, will be investigated.
The findings of this study may improve understanding of perioperative renal perfusion changes during minimally invasive abdominal surgery and contribute to the development of strategies for optimizing renal protection and perioperative patient management
Primary outcome measures
- Change in Renal Regional Oxygen Saturation Measured by NIRS [Time frame: after endotracheal intubation, immediately before extubation, and 1 hour after extubation]
- Change in Renal Resistive Index [Time frame: after endotracheal intubation, immediately before extubation, and 1 hour after extubation]
Secondary outcome measures (1)
- Relationship Between Renal Resistive Index and Renal Regional Oxygen Saturation [Time frame: after endotracheal intubation, immediately before extubation, and 1 hour after extubation]
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria
- Patients aged 18 to 80 years
- Patients with ASA physical status I, II, or III
- Patients undergoing elective minimally invasive abdominal surgery for any reason
- Patients whose expected surgical duration is longer than 1 hour
Exclusion criteria
- Body mass index greater than 35 kg/m²
- Severe respiratory system disease
- Severe heart failure, NYHA class III-IV
- Presence of a cardiac pacemaker or cardiac defibrillator implant
- Progressive neuromuscular disease
- High intra-abdominal pressure
- Sudden deterioration of general condition
- Incomplete clinical or laboratory data
- Refusal to participate in the study
- Conversion to open surgery
Criteria are shown verbatim from the registry (in English). Final eligibility is always assessed by the study center.
Healthy volunteers: No
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
Study locations
Turkey (Türkiye) · 1 center
- Istanbul University Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine — Istanbul
Identifiers
NCT: NCT07635160 · CUC-RenalPerfusion-2026