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[The central hemodynamics in children during operations on the organs of the upper urinary tracts]
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Combined epidural anesthesia offers superior protection against surgical stress in children undergoing upper urinary tract operations. This method optimizes hemodynamics for a more favorable anesthesia and surgical outcome compared to neuroleptanesthesia.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Anesthesiology
- Urology
Background:
- Children undergoing upper urinary tract surgery face significant surgical stress.
- Anesthetic management plays a crucial role in mitigating surgical stress and optimizing patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the effects of combined epidural anesthesia versus combined neuroleptanesthesia on central hemodynamics in pediatric patients undergoing upper urinary tract operations.
- To determine the optimal anesthetic approach for long-lasting and traumatic upper urinary tract surgeries in children.
Main Methods:
- Central hemodynamics were assessed in 29 children (aged 7-14 years) undergoing upper urinary tract surgery.
- Patients were randomized to receive either combined neuroleptanesthesia (n=15) or combined epidural anesthesia (n=14).
Main Results:
- Combined epidural anesthesia demonstrated superior protection against surgical stress.
- This anesthetic technique led to better optimization of hemodynamics during the procedure.
- Combined epidural anesthesia was associated with a more favorable course of anesthesia and operation.
Conclusions:
- Combined epidural anesthesia is the preferred method for long-lasting and traumatic upper urinary tract operations in children.
- It provides comprehensive blockade, effectively reducing surgical stress and improving hemodynamic stability.
- This approach contributes to a more favorable overall surgical experience for pediatric patients.
Abstract:
Central hemodynamics was studied in 29 children aged 7 to 14 years operated on the upper urinary tracts. Anesthetic management consisted of either combined neuroleptanesthesia (15 patients) or combined epidural anesthesia (14 patients). The results of the study demonstrate that combined epidural anesthesia is a method of choice in patients undergoing long-lasting and traumatic operations. It provides better protection of the body from surgical stress through more complete blockade at several levels. It also contributes to optimization of the hemodynamics and to favorable course of anesthesia and operation.