Anesthetic considerations during liver surgery.
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.
Redai
Imre
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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.
Emond
Jean
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Brentjens
Tricia
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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