Anaesthetic considerations for laparoscopic surgery in neonates and infants: a practical review

Minimally invasive surgery is being applied to an increasing number of neonates and infants undergoing abdominal surgeries. Knowledge of specific implications, patientʹs health status and pathophysiological changes induced by the surgery allow the anaesthesiologist to provide safe anaesthesia to these high-risk patients. This chapter describes the specific pathophysiological effects, peri-operative management, major complications and contraindications related to endoscopic procedures.