Dexmedetomidine reduces pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing abdominal laparoscopic surgery: a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial

February 14, 2026BMC AnesthesiologyOpen Access

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To evaluate the effect of dexmedetomidine on pulmonary complications in older patients undergoing abdominal laparoscopic surgery.
Conducted as a prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial.
Focused on older patients undergoing abdominal laparoscopic surgery.
Administered dexmedetomidine compared to a control group.
Found a significant reduction in pulmonary complications among patients receiving dexmedetomidine.
Suggests potential benefits of dexmedetomidine for safety in older surgical patients.

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Prospective trial shows dexmedetomidine reduces pulmonary complications in older patients, suggesting improved safety in surgeries.

Chinese Clinical Trial Registry (ChiCTR2300075746, Date of registration: 2023-09-14).

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Gao et al. (2026) studied this question.

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