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Abstract
Objective: To assess the immunomodulatory and analgesic effects of liposomal bupivacaine compared to ropivacaine on erector spinae plane block (ESPB) for patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery.
Methods: This retrospective study included 260 patients undergoing thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery. Patients were divided into two groups based on anesthesia methods: the liposomal bupivacaine group (n = 134) and the ropivacaine group (n = 126). Both groups received general anesthesia followed by ESPB. Perioperative inflammatory markers (IL-6, TNF-α, CRP), immunoglobulins (IgA, IgG, IgM), and analgesic outcomes (Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) scores) were measured at various postoperative time points. Cellular inflammatory markers, including white blood cell (WBC) counts and neutrophil percentages, were also assessed. Tumor markers (galectin-3 (Gal-3), carbohydrate antigen 125 (CA125), cytokeratin 21-1 fragment (CY-FRA21-1), soluble programmed death ligand-1 (sPD-L1)) were analyzed at 3-month follow-up.
Results: The liposomal bupivacaine group exhibited significantly reduced inflammatory responses with lower levels of IL-6 (P = 0.005), TNF-α (P = 0.007), and CRP (P = 0.01) at 12-72 hours postoperatively. Immunoglobulin levels were better preserved in this group (IgA P = 0.007, IgG P = 0.016, IgM P = 0.033). Analgesia outcomes were superior, with lower NRS scores at 36 h (P = 0.002) and 72 h (P = 0.006). Cellular inflammatory markers, including WBC counts and neutrophil percentages, were also significantly reduced (P < 0.05). At the 3-month follow-up, the liposomal bupivacaine group showed significantly lower levels of tumor markers, particularly sPD-L1 (all P < 0.001).
Conclusions: Liposomal bupivacaine for ESPB enhances both immunoprotective effects and postoperative analgesia in thoracoscopic lung cancer surgery.
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The American Journal of Cancer Research (AJCR) (ISSN 2156-6976), is an independent open access, online only journal to facilitate rapid dissemination of novel discoveries in basic science and treatment of cancer. It was founded by a group of scientists for cancer research and clinical academic oncologists from around the world, who are devoted to the promotion and advancement of our understanding of the cancer and its treatment. The scope of AJCR is intended to encompass that of multi-disciplinary researchers from any scientific discipline where the primary focus of the research is to increase and integrate knowledge about etiology and molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis with the ultimate aim of advancing the cure and prevention of this increasingly devastating disease. To achieve these aims AJCR will publish review articles, original articles and new techniques in cancer research and therapy. It will also publish hypothesis, case reports and letter to the editor. Unlike most other open access online journals, AJCR will keep most of the traditional features of paper print that we are all familiar with, such as continuous volume, issue numbers, as well as continuous page numbers to retain our comfortable familiarity towards an academic journal.