Effect of Adding Sufentanil to Epidural Ropivacaine on Perioperative Metabolic and Stress Responses in Combined General/Epidural Anaesthesia for Geriatric Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy

Effect of Adding Sufentanil to Epidural Ropivacaine on Perioperative Metabolic and Stress Responses in Combined General/Epidural Anaesthesia for Geriatric Radical Retropubic Prostatectomy

The purpose of this study is to compare metabolic and stress responses in combined general/epidural anesthesia in geriatric cancer patients.

Inclusion Criteria:

• elective RRP for prostatic cancer scheduled in the morning (9-11 a.m.)
• patients aged more than 65 years
• ASA physical status I or II
• absence of contraindications to epidural approach
• absence of a history of chronic pain or opioid medication

Exclusion Criteria:

• contraindication to epidural catheterization