Use of Two Modern Hydroxyethyl Starch Solutions in Major Urological Procedures

The Use of Two Modern Hydroxyethyl Starch Solutions in Major Urological Procedures: Effect on Acid-Base Status and Renal Functions

This study compares the effect of infusion of two types of modern hydroxyethyl starch on the renal function and acid-base in patients undergoing urologic surgery.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age group above 18 years,
• ASA І and ІІ,
• Patients who will be scheduled to undergo radical prostatectomy or cystectomy with bladder replacement

Exclusion Criteria:

• A known allergy to HES,
• Renal insufficiency (serum creatinine of >2.5 mg/dL),
• Significant hepatic disease (liver function tests more than three times the upper limit of normal),
• Coagulation disorders (INR > 1.5).