The intra-abdominal pressure during laparoscopy should be set between :: (A) 5-8 mm Hg, (B) 10-15 mm Hg, (C) 20-25 mm Hg, (D) 30-35 mm Hg
Answer is B. During laproscopy about 100 mL/min of gas is instilled into the peritoneal cavity, maintaining intraperitoneal pressure 15 mmHg. About 1000 mL is required for adequate pneumoperitoneum. Reference: Shaw's Textbook of Gynaecology,16th edition page no 94.