Laparoscopic surgery has rapidly evolved into a standard approach for numerous abdominal procedures owing to its benefits of reduced postoperative pain, improved cosmetic outcomes and faster recovery.

But while careful monitoring of the patient’s vital signs helps make anesthesia very safe, much is still unknown about how, precisely, these drugs have their effects.  A new paper published in Cell ...

Quality of anesthesia provision can affect patient satisfaction, quality outcomes and finances in a surgery center. Richard P. Dutton, MD, executive director of the Anesthesia Quality Institute, ...

Preliminary findings from a new clinical trial show no adverse neurodevelopmental effects after brief inhaled anesthesia and surgery in infants and young children, reports the Online First edition of ...

After surgery under general anesthesia, older patients often experience a decline in cognitive function that can last for months or even years. This worsening brain function has been linked to deep ...

ND4 variant (m.11232T>C) to severe neurologic injury after sevoflurane in patients with Venezuelan maternal ancestry, prompting international alerts.

The Surgery Center of Pennsylvania’s anesthesia leadership, William Goldstein, MD, and Bill Isaacson, MD, have selected Premier Anesthesia to support provision of anesthesia to the center, according ...