Anesthesia may alter gut bugs after liver surgery
NCT ID NCT04767503
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how two different anesthesia methods (propofol vs. desflurane) affect gut bacteria and body chemistry in 60 adults undergoing liver tumor removal. Researchers measured changes in gut microbes and blood metabolites to see if anesthesia choice influences recovery. The goal is to learn which method might support better healing after liver surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Propofol and desflurane (anesthetic drugs)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward choosing the best anesthesia for better recovery after liver surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 60 participants. It looks at biological changes, not direct health outcomes, so results may not change practice.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Anesthesiology
Taipei, 100, Taiwan
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