title: Anesthetic considerations during liver surgery.
abstract: This article demonstrates the broad range of considerations that affect the outcome of patients undergoing hepatectomy. The progressive improvements in survival, despite the increasing complexity of the surgery, area testament to advances in both surgery and anesthesia. The key elements include careful patient selection, appropriate monitoring, and mechanical and pharmacologic protection of the liver and other vital organs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anesthesiology, College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University, New York Presbyterian Hospital, PH-5, 622 West 168th Street, New York, NY 10032, USA.
authors.forename: Imre
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Redai
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Emond
authors.forename: Tricia
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Brentjens
mesh_terms: D000768:Anesthesia, General; D016063:Blood Loss, Surgical / Q000517:prevention & control; D005440:Fluid Therapy; D006439:Hemodynamics; D006498:Hepatectomy; D006801:Humans; D007442:Intubation, Intratracheal; D010092:Oximetry; D011182:Postoperative Care