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Low-Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia For Laparoscopic Nephrectomy.

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 70 YearsAllNazmy Edward Seif
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Laparoscopic nephrectomy is a surgical technique to excise a diseased kidney. It's a minimally invasive technique, so when compared to open surgery, it can mean significantly less post-operative pain, shorter hospital stay, earlier return to work and daily life activities, a more favourable cosmetic result and outcomes similar to that of open surgery. Recently, advanced laparoscopic surgery has targeted older and high risk patients for general anesthesia; in these patients, regional anesthesia offers several advantages with improved patient satisfaction. Compared with alternative anesthetic techniques, epidural anesthesia may reduce the risks of venous thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, bleeding complications, pneumonia, respiratory depression and renal failure. The aim of this study is to compare the conventional general anesthetic technique to the regional anesthesia for laparos

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I - II. * Adult patients scheduled for laparoscopic nephrectomy. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient refusal. * Contraindication to regional anesthesia (e.g., coagulopathy, site infection). * Allergy to local anesthetics.
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What it tests

  • Low-Thoracic Epidural Anesthesia
  • General Anesthesia
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Where

1 site
Cairo University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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