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  • Oncology
  • Anesthesiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • Surgery is a critical treatment for solid tumors but can enhance cancer metastasis and recurrence by promoting angiogenesis, cancer cell shedding, and immune suppression.
  • While regional anesthesia was hypothesized to improve long-term cancer outcomes, recent clinical evidence suggests limited influence.
  • Ongoing randomized controlled trials aim to clarify the impact of volatile and intravenous anesthetics on cancer progression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the effects of anesthesia techniques on the immune system.
  • To examine the impact of anesthesia on the tumor microenvironment (TME).
  • To summarize existing clinical evidence regarding anesthesia techniques and their influence on cancer outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating anesthesia's impact on the immune system and TME.
  • Analysis of clinical evidence and ongoing randomized controlled trials on anesthesia and cancer outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Current clinical evidence indicates that anesthesia techniques have minimal influence on oncologic outcomes.
  • The precise effects of volatile and intravenous hypnotics on cancer progression require further investigation through ongoing trials.

Conclusions:

  • Anesthesia's role in cancer outcomes requires further clarification.
  • Understanding how anesthesia impacts the immune system and TME is crucial for improving long-term cancer patient results.