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Table 3 Examples of BUPA classification [20, 21] for case complexity of eligible procedures

From: The impact of deep versus standard neuromuscular block on intraoperative safety during laparoscopic surgery: an international multicenter randomized controlled double-blind strategy trial — EURO-RELAX TRIAL

• BUPA MAJOR

- Cholecystectomy

• BUPA MAJOR PLUS

- Colorectal resection

- Nephrectomy

- Hysterectomy

- Adrenalectomy (unilateral)

- Right colectomy

- Partial nephrectomy

- Gastric sleeve

- Gastric bypass

- Donor nephrectomy

- Left colectomy

- Sigmoidectomy

- Partial stomach resection

• BUPA COMPLEX MAJOR

- Low anterior resection

- Partial hepatectomy

- Prostatectomy

- Hemi hepatectomy

- Esophagostomy

- Pyeloplasty

- Stomach resection