Tag: Surgical gas

Following many surgical procedures, especially minimally invasive ones, patients often experience gas-related discomfort due to residual trapped gas. This raises a critical question for many in recovery: **how does air get out of your body after surgery** and what can be done to alleviate the pain?

Up to 80% of patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery report some level of shoulder pain afterward. This surprising and often-puzzling symptom is directly linked to the surgical gas used. We explain exactly why does surgical gas cause shoulder pain and what you can do about it.