Erschienen in:
01.12.2018 | Cancer Anesthesia (B Riedel and V Gottumukkala, Section
Editors)
Cancer Tsunami: Emerging Trends, Economic Burden, and
Perioperative Implications
verfasst von:
Patrick J. McCormick
Erschienen in:
Current Anesthesiology Reports
|
Ausgabe 4/2018
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Abstract
Purpose of Review
This review discusses global trends in cancer mortality and
survival, the socioeconomic drivers of those trends, and recent innovations in
cancer surgery.
Recent Findings
Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide. Cancer, previously a
disease primarily of wealthy countries, is rapidly becoming a leading cause of
death in low- and middle-income countries. Major economic forces driving global
cancer trends include aging, frailty, and obesity. Alcohol consumption, poor
diet, and lack of exercise also contribute to cancer types associated with
modifiable causes. Surgery is responsible for 65% of cancer care globally,
providing an opportunity for anesthesiologists to improve that care.
Anesthesiologists can contribute to cancer remission through perioperative
interventions that reduce risk of metastasis and speed return to intended
oncologic therapy.
Summary
Cancer surgery comprises a large proportion of anesthetic caseload.
Good outcomes come from high-volume cancer centers using a multidisciplinary
approach.