This study looked at how nonintubated anesthesia affects the body after lung cancer surgery. It involved 58 patients at a tertiary medical institution, split between those receiving nonintubated anesthesia and those receiving traditional surgery. The main focus was on inflammation markers measured 24 hours after the operation.
The results showed that patients who did not have a breathing tube had significantly lower inflammation levels compared to the traditional group. However, there were no significant differences between the two groups regarding tumor markers in the blood. Several other health outcomes were also checked during this short follow-up period.
Safety was monitored for complications like air leaks or pneumonia, though the study did not report any serious adverse events. Because the number of patients was small and the follow-up was brief, these findings should not change current surgical practices yet. Readers should view this as early evidence that requires further research before drawing firm conclusions.