Advances in the Clinical Application of Trendelenburg Position.

Author: Qing QIU ¹ ; Xu SHEN ²
Author Information

1. University Master Degree Cultivation Base, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou 310053, China.
2. Medical Center for Anesthesia and Pain, First Hospital of Jiaxing, Jiaxing, Zhejiang 314000, China.
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Trendelenburg position; emerging application angle; physiological function; reverse Trendelenburg position
MeSH: Humans; Head-Down Tilt/physiology*; Patient Positioning; Abdomen; Laparoscopy
From: Chinese Medical Sciences Journal 2023;38(4):297-304
CountryChina
Language:English
Abstract: The Trendelenburg position and reverse Trendelenburg position are frequently employed during lower abdominal surgery to achieve optimal surgical field visualization and complete exposure of the operative site, particularly under pneumoperitoneum conditions. However, these positions can have significant impacts on the patient's physiological functions. This article overviews the historical background of Trendelenburg position and reverse Trendelenbury position, their effects on various physiological functions, recent advancements in their clinical applications, and strategies for preventing and managing associated complications.