摘要
We present an editorial on an article that highlights the benefits of dexmedeto-midine(Dex)in colon cancer surgeries,which have been thoroughly investigated in the referenced publication involving 117 subjects.Of these patients,59(group A)received Dex before anesthesia induction,while 58(group B)received normal saline.Group A patients demonstrated several advantages over Group B,inclu-ding lower propofol and remifentanil requirements,improved cerebral oxygena-tion as measured by regional cerebral oxygen saturation,better hemodynamic stability,and reduced incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction.In addi-tion to its sedative and analgesic effects,Dex decreases the need for other anes-thetic agents and enhances cerebral oxygenation in elderly patients undergoing colorectal surgery.The literature also supports the anti-inflammatory properties of Dex,which can reduce surgical stress and improve postoperative recovery in cancer patients.This editorial focuses on the various benefits of Dex,particularly its role in maintaining hemodynamic stability and facilitating early recovery in cancer patients.
