Spinal Anesthesia For Enhanced Recovery After Liver Surgery

This project proposes to compare epidural versus spinal anesthesia in patients having liver resection surgery. The investigators hypothesize that spinal anesthesia will result in improved blood pressure control postoperatively and reduce the amount of intravenous fluids required after surgery. Spinal anesthesia is expected to provide the same pain control benefits as epidurals, with faster recovery of function. Spinal anesthesia may be a simple and effective way to improve and enhance the recovery in the increasing number of patients requiring liver resection.

Trial Details

NCT ID
NCT03715517
Phase
NA
Sponsor
University of Manitoba
Status
RECRUITING
Cancer Type
Liver Cancer
Interventions
  • Continuous thoracic epidural analgesia
  • Spinal anesthesia with intrathecal morphine
  • Bupivacaine 0.75% in Dextrose Inj 8.25%
  • Morphine
  • Bupivacaine 0.25% Preservative-Free Injectable Solution
  • Bupicavaine 0.125% epidural solution
Locations (sample)
  • Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada|49.8844,-97.14704

Key Eligibility Criteria

  • Male or female, Adults aged ≥ 18 years (there will be no upper age restriction);
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists Physical Status classification (ASA-PS) of I to III;
  • Undergoing subcostal or midline laparotomy for elective liver resection surgery under general anesthesia; if the planned procedure is a combined op…
  • Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures and availability for the duration of the study

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