Anesthetic considerations for urologic surgeries

Chang-Hoon Koo, Jung-Hee Ryu, Chang-Hoon Koo, Jung-Hee Ryu

Abstract

Urologic surgeries are widely performed, and the cases have increased owing to the fact that the elderly population is growing. The narrow and limited surgical space is a challenge in performing most urologic surgeries. Additionally, the elderly population is exposed to the risk of perioperative complications; therefore, a comprehensive understanding and approach are required to provide optimized anesthesia during surgery. We have searched the literature on anesthesia for urologic surgeries and summarized the anesthetic considerations for urologic surgeries.

Keywords: General anesthesia; Geriatrics; Perioperative care; Postoperative complication; Spinal anesthesia; Urologic surgery.

Conflict of interest statement

No potential conflict of interest relevant to this article was reported.

Figures

Fig. 1.
Fig. 1.
Comparison of the classic and inguinal approach of obturator nerve block. T: pubic tubercle, C: needle insertion point of the classic approach; I: needle insertion point of the inguinal approach.
Fig. 2.
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Enhanced recovery after surgery protocol in urologic surgery. LMWH: low molecular weight heparin.

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