Current cancer therapies - a guide for perioperative physicians

Area of Science:

• Oncology
• Anesthesiology
• Surgical Oncology

Background:

• Cancer remains a leading global cause of mortality.
• Advances in anti-cancer therapies enhance patient survival rates.
• These therapies can introduce significant perioperative complications and toxicity.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the perioperative effects of contemporary cancer treatments.
• To discuss the implications of chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and experimental therapies on anesthesia.
• To summarize common and rare complications and provide management recommendations.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of modern anti-cancer therapies.
• Analysis of perioperative considerations for anesthesia in cancer patients.
• Synthesis of data on treatment-related complications.

Main Results:

• Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and experimental agents present unique anesthetic challenges.
• Understanding potential toxicities and complications is crucial for patient safety.
• Optimal perioperative management requires a multidisciplinary approach.

Conclusions:

• Effective management of cancer patients undergoing surgery necessitates a thorough understanding of treatment-related risks.
• Anesthesiologists and oncologists must collaborate to mitigate perioperative morbidity.
• Evidence-based guidelines are essential for optimizing outcomes in this complex patient population.