Comparison of Proseal laryngeal mask airway and endotracheal tube in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries.

Background: Supraglottic airways (SGAs) like the laryngeal mask airway (LMA) provide advantages such as faster placement and better haemodynamic stability. LMAs, whether singleuse or reusable, can be crucial in managing difficult airways or maintaining airway patency. This study compares the ProSeal LMA and endotracheal tube (ETT) in patients undergoing laparoscopic surgeries. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted on 60 participants over one year, with ethical clearance and informed consent. Participants were divided into two groups: 30 received the ProSeal LMA and 30 received the ETT. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 24 with descriptive and inferential statistics, including independent t-tests and Chi-square tests. Results: The ProSeal LMA group had a mean age of 35.73 years, and the ETT group had a mean age of 40.30 years (p > 0.05). ProSeal LMA had faster intubation (13.30 seconds vs. 16.17 seconds) and Ryle's tube insertion (11.30 seconds vs. 13.12 seconds) compared to ETT (p < 0.05). Sore throat incidence was lower in the ProSeal LMA group. Conclusion: The ProSeal LMA offers better stability and similar airway maintenance compared to ETT, suggesting it may be a superior intubation device. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]