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Area of Science:

Anesthesiology
Oncology
Radiotherapy

Background:

Increasing demand for anesthesia in brachytherapy due to high-risk patients and comorbidities.
Need for patient immobility during brachytherapy for stable implant positioning.
Variable duration of brachytherapy often exceeds single-shot anesthesia capabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

To review anesthesia techniques for brachytherapy based on literature and expert experience.
To provide guidance on selecting appropriate anesthesia for brachytherapy procedures.
To highlight the anesthesiologist's role in optimizing brachytherapy outcomes.

Main Methods:

Literature review of anesthesia techniques in brachytherapy.
Analysis of authors' clinical experiences with brachytherapy anesthesia.
Discussion of factors influencing anesthesia choice (body region, brachytherapy type, infrastructure).

Main Results:

Anesthesia choice depends on body region, brachytherapy type, and local resources.
Regional anesthesia is effective for lower body brachytherapy; catheter techniques support prolonged procedures and high-risk patients.
General anesthesia is suitable for upper body brachytherapy or as an alternative, while sedation suits shorter, less painful cases.

Conclusions:

Anesthesiologists are vital for ensuring safe and pain-free brachytherapy.
Appropriate anesthesia selection is key to achieving optimal brachytherapy treatment effects.
Effective anesthesia management contributes significantly to patient comfort and procedural success.