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What are the risks of anesthesia faced in obese patient?

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Hello doctor,

My husband is obese and requires a robotic-assisted partial laparoscopy. I am worried about his weight of 294 pounds, height of 5.9 feet, and how pneumoperitoneum may affect him during surgery. Currently, he is on Lisinopril 10 mg. There is a possibility of RCC on the left kidney 0.98 inches. Please help.

Thank you.
Answered by Dr. Kiran Kumar Kolla Gopalkrishna

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Dr. Kiran Kumar is an experienced Anesthesiologist and Intensivist with extensive expertise in critical care and anesthesia. Trained in advanced techniques both in India and abroad, he is skilled in managing complex surgical cases and providing safe, effective anesthesia care. With a strong background in critical care medicine, Dr. Kiran is dedicated to ensuring patient safety, comfort, and positive outcomes. Known for his precision, calm approach, and commitment to excellence, he delivers personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Hi,

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I understand from your query that you are very worried. It is a major surgery. Hence, all the required guidelines will be followed, at this juncture, I like to know more about your husband's habits. Does he smoke? If he smokes, how many in a day? If he does not smoke then there are quite sophisticated ventilators for anesthesia, which is used to pump oxygen to the lungs so that the patient is well ventilated.

Lot many surgeries are going on with obese patients, including bariatric surgeries, and robotic surgeries that require laparoscopic intervention. Anesthesia is well advanced and sophisticated now. Do not worry. He will be fine. If he smokes, please tell him to abstain from it, till the surgery.

I hope that you get your answer.

Please let me know if you need any help.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At June 18, 2018
Reviewed At October 15, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kiran Kumar is an experienced Anesthesiologist and Intensivist with extensive expertise in critical care and anesthesia. Trained in advanced techniques both in India and abroad, he is skilled in managing complex surgical cases and providing safe, effective anesthesia care. With a strong background in critical care medicine, Dr. Kiran is dedicated to ensuring patient safety, comfort, and positive outcomes. Known for his precision, calm approach, and commitment to excellence, he delivers personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Kiran Kumar is an experienced Anesthesiologist and Intensivist with extensive expertise in critical care and anesthesia. Trained in advanced techniques both in India and abroad, he is skilled in managing complex surgical cases and providing safe, effective anesthesia care. With a strong background in critical care medicine, Dr. Kiran is dedicated to ensuring patient safety, comfort, and positive outcomes. Known for his precision, calm approach, and commitment to excellence, he delivers personalized care tailored to each patient’s needs.

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