Cognitive clarity in colon surgery: The dexmedetomidine advantage

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World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery

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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2024; 16(11): 3629-3631
Published online Nov 27, 2024. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v16.i11.3629

Cognitive clarity in colon surgery: The dexmedetomidine advantage

Asad G Rao, Abdulqadir J Nashwan

Asad G Rao, Department of Clinical Medicine, Dow Medical College, Karachi 74200, Pakistan

Abdulqadir J Nashwan, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha 3050, Qatar

Author contributions: Rao AG and Nashwan AJ wrote the draft and critically reviewed the literature.

Conflict-of-interest statement: All the authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

Corresponding author: Abdulqadir J Nashwan, MSc, PhD, Research Scientist, Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research, Hamad Medical Corporation, Rayyan Road, Doha 3050, Qatar. anashwan@hamad.qa

Received: July 23, 2024
Revised: October 10, 2024
Accepted: October 14, 2024
Published online: November 27, 2024
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Core Tip: This letter highlights the trial by Bu et al, which reveals that dexmedetomidine can significantly reduce the incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction and improve cerebral oxygenation in elderly patients undergoing radical colon cancer surgery. Despite several limitations, the study reflects profound clinical implications while suggesting additional research and innovative approaches to treatment.