The LMA will be inserted based on one of three methods randomly assigned to each patient. The ELLIA technique involves gently lifting the patient's laryngeal structures (throat) while placing the LMA to oppose the force of gravity. Whereas the traditional method of placement involves guiding the LMA through the pharynx with a finger inserted into the pharynx, the ELLIA method avoids this step. General anesthesia will be maintained at the discretion of the Anesthesiologist throughout the surgical procedure. At the end of the case, as would normally occur, the LMA will be removed from the patient's airway and the patient will be taken to the PACU, where he or she will be cared for as usual. At one and two hours postoperatively, blinded research assistants will assess the patient for sore throat, hoarse voice, and difficulty swallowing. Finally, at 24 hours the patient will receive a telephone call from a blinded research assistant assessing for the same outcomes. These data will be collected and presented.
