Introduction
obesity, PONV, postoperative nausea, and vomiting
OBESITY, RESPIRATORY DEPRESSION
Patients with obesity undergoing bariatric surgery, including the most commonly performed laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG), are particularly vulnerable to opioid side effects such as respiratory depression, postoperative nausea, and vomiting (PONV) as well as excessive sedationWhile opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) has shown potential benefits, it is not without risks. In order to address concerns surrounding efficacy and safety following laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) surgery