Implications of anesthetic techniques on cardiocirculatory stability in laparoscopic cholecystectomy

Background and Aim: The aim of the present study was to compare the effect of volatile induction and maintenance of anesthesia (VIMA) and target controlled infusion (TCI) on cardiovascular stability in New York Heart Association (NYHA) grade II patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Patients and methods: In the present study, 90 patients were randomized into two groups depending on whether they received VIMA or TCI. Heart rate, systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure were monitored continuously and recorded in five time intervals. Results: Statistical analysis showed that VIMA with sevoflurane provides better cardiocirculatory stability (less than 10% deviation from basal values for each measured parameter) than TCI group (p < 0.01). Conclusion: Volatile induction and maintenance of anesthesia with sevoflurane provides better hemodynamic stability for NYHA II patients with concomitant cardiovascular diseases compared to TCI.