Ulsan University Hospital performs breast cancer surgery with intravenous anesthesia... fewer side effects

Intravenous anesthesia, not general anesthesia...

I read the article with interest because I heard that Ulsan University Hospital is implementing this.

It is true that general anesthesia places a significant burden on the body.

Older people also tend to recover more slowly.

Most patients who underwent surgery with actual intravenous anesthesia reported experiencing less pain and a shortened hospital stay.

It will become more common in the future, right?

In the future, major surgeries will become more robotic and the surgery time will also be shortened.

Medical technology is also rapidly advancing~

 

Ulsan University Hospital is performing breast cancer surgery under intravenous anesthesia to help patients recover quickly.

According to the hospital on the 5th, most traditional breast cancer surgeries are performed under general anesthesia, but they have disadvantages such as the use of ventilators and lung complications.

Ulsan University Hospital is performing surgery on 80% of breast cancer patients under intravenous anesthesia to minimize side effects.

Intravenous anesthesia induces a state of sleep by administering sedatives and analgesics through the vein.

It has the advantage of being less physically burdensome and having a faster recovery speed compared to general anesthesia.

Most patients who underwent surgery with actual intravenous anesthesia experienced less pain and a shortened hospital stay.

In a survey conducted with 50 patients who experienced intravenous anesthesia surgery, 86% reported satisfaction.

90% of respondents reported that they did not experience pain or discomfort during the surgery.

Additionally, 92% of patients indicated they would choose general anesthesia again for future surgeries, and 94% expressed willingness to recommend general anesthesia to others.

Ulsan University Hospital is being recognized for leading new surgical trends in the absence of active intravenous anesthesia for breast cancer surgery.

Despite the medical crisis, hospitals are minimizing treatment gaps for patients through skilled techniques.

The hospital official stated, "Intravenous anesthesia surgery provides safer and more efficient treatment for breast cancer patients," and added, "We will lead a new trend in breast cancer treatment through the latest technology and patient-centered systems."

 

<Source: Newsis>