Background/aim: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy can be a greater challenge for anesthesiologist than for surgeon if the patient is ASA III with concomitant cardiovascular diseases. The aim of our study was to compare the effect of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA--propofol with midazolam) and general balanced anesthesia (GBA--midazolam, thiopenton, nitrous oxide and 02) on hemodynamic stability in the ASA III patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy.
Methods: In our study, 60 patients were randomized into two groups depending on whether they received TIVA or GBA. Heart rate, systolic, diastolic and mean arterial pressure were monitored continuously and recorded in five time intervals.
Results: Statistical analysis showed that TIVA with propofol provides better hemodynamic stability (less than 10% deviation from basal values for each measured parameter) then GBA group (p < 0.01).
Conclusion: Total intravenous anesthesia with propofol provides better hemodynamic stability for ASA III patients with concomitant cardiovascular diseases then GBA.