Neuraxial vs general anesthesia: 30-day mortality outcomes following transurethral resection of prostate

To examine the occurrence of 30-day mortality, and other procedure related morbidities in cohorts of patient receiving neuraxial anesthesia (NAX) or general anesthesia (GA) in the setting of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). Historically, NAX has been recommended for patients undergoing TURP  permitting monitoring of consciousness and early diagnosis of absorption-related hyponatremia. We aim to analyze a broader comparison of mortality and other associated morbidities regarding the form of anesthesia utilized.

Source: Urology - July 15, 2021 Category: Urology & Nephrology Authors: Oussama M. Darwish, Ellen Lutnick, Zafardjan Dalimov, Kyle M. Waisanen, Daniel Wang, Ali Houjaij, Ichabod Jung, D. NaderNader Source Type: research