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Anaesthesia as an influence in tumour progression

  • By

  • Jadie Plücker

  • Naita M. Wirsik

  • Alina S. Ritter

  • Thomas Schmidt

  • Markus A. Weigand

  • February 1, 2021

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    Modern anaesthesia plays a critical role in cancer surgery, influencing both surgical feasibility and cancer outcomes.

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    Research indicates that anaesthetic techniques, including drug choice, may affect tumour cell behavior and immune responses.

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    Propofol has shown direct antitumour effects and increased chemosensitivity in various cancer types compared to sevoflurane.

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    Clinical studies suggest potential benefits of total intravenous anaesthesia (TIVA) over inhalational agents, though results are mixed.

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    Further prospective studies are needed to clarify the impact of anaesthesia on cancer recurrence and overall survival.

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Anaesthesia as an influence in tumour progression

  • by Jadie Plücker, Naita M. Wirsik, Alina S. Ritter, Thomas Schmidt, Markus A. Weigand

  • February 1, 2021

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