Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background Obesity is a global epidemic, projected to affect 4 billion people by 2035. Anesthesia regimens, including volatile anesthetics and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), impact postoperative outcomes, particularly in obese patients who face increased risks of complications. Volati...

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Main Authors: Sabrina Soledad Domene, Daniela Fulginiti, Antonia Thompson, Vanessa P. Salolin Vargas, Laura C. Rodriguez, Meraris D. Tolentino Colón, Mariela D. Fermin Madera, Juan N. Layton, María I. Peña Encarnación, Victor S. Arruarana, Camila Sanchez Cruz, Ernesto Calderon-Martínez
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Published: BMC 2025-03-01
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author Sabrina Soledad Domene
Daniela Fulginiti
Antonia Thompson
Vanessa P. Salolin Vargas
Laura C. Rodriguez
Meraris D. Tolentino Colón
Mariela D. Fermin Madera
Juan N. Layton
María I. Peña Encarnación
Victor S. Arruarana
Camila Sanchez Cruz
Ernesto Calderon-Martínez
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Daniela Fulginiti
Antonia Thompson
Vanessa P. Salolin Vargas
Laura C. Rodriguez
Meraris D. Tolentino Colón
Mariela D. Fermin Madera
Juan N. Layton
María I. Peña Encarnación
Victor S. Arruarana
Camila Sanchez Cruz
Ernesto Calderon-Martínez
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description Abstract Background Obesity is a global epidemic, projected to affect 4 billion people by 2035. Anesthesia regimens, including volatile anesthetics and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), impact postoperative outcomes, particularly in obese patients who face increased risks of complications. Volatile anesthetics are often associated with higher rates of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), while TIVA may improve recovery but can increase costs and present additional challenges. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the effects of these anesthesia methods on perioperative outcomes, including hemodynamic stability, recovery, and PONV, in this high-risk population. Methods Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024547776) studies were identified through PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, CINDAHL, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. A meta-analysis using a random-effects model was conducted. Results Thirteen studies with 1072 participants were included. Inhalational anesthesia significantly increases PONV (RR, 2.09; 95% CI, 1.21–3.60; p = 0.01; I 2 = 34%) and intraoperative heart rate (MD, 3.49; 95% CI, 0.01–6.97; p < 0.01; I 2 = 67.6%) compared to TIVA. Other outcomes, including mean arterial pressure, duration of intensive care unit stay, recovery time, opioid use, and pain, showed no significant differences between TIVA and inhalational anesthesia in the present analysis. Conclusion TIVA appears to improve perioperative outcomes in obese patients by reducing PONV and intraoperative heart rate, highlighting its potential advantages in clinical practice. Further research is needed to address variability and establish evidence-based guidelines for anesthesia management in this high-risk population. Systematic review registration Number in PROSPERO CRD42024547776
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spelling doaj-art-2f3d5a6105334bb79f4d12b103141bb12025-08-20T02:40:43ZengBMCJournal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care2731-37862025-03-015111410.1186/s44158-025-00234-1Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trialsSabrina Soledad Domene0Daniela Fulginiti1Antonia Thompson2Vanessa P. Salolin Vargas3Laura C. Rodriguez4Meraris D. Tolentino Colón5Mariela D. Fermin Madera6Juan N. Layton7María I. Peña Encarnación8Victor S. Arruarana9Camila Sanchez Cruz10Ernesto Calderon-Martínez11Universidad Nacional de Mar del PlataPontifical Catholic University of ArgentinaStevens Institute of TechnologyFacultad de Medicina, Universidad WesthillUniversidad de OrienteUniversidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE)Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)Universidad del RosarioInstituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)Brookdale University Hospital Medical CenterUniversidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoUniversidad Nacional Autonoma de MexicoAbstract Background Obesity is a global epidemic, projected to affect 4 billion people by 2035. Anesthesia regimens, including volatile anesthetics and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA), impact postoperative outcomes, particularly in obese patients who face increased risks of complications. Volatile anesthetics are often associated with higher rates of postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV), while TIVA may improve recovery but can increase costs and present additional challenges. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluate the effects of these anesthesia methods on perioperative outcomes, including hemodynamic stability, recovery, and PONV, in this high-risk population. Methods Adhering to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42024547776) studies were identified through PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, CINDAHL, Cochrane, EMBASE, and Google Scholar. Two reviewers independently extracted data and assessed the risk of bias. A meta-analysis using a random-effects model was conducted. Results Thirteen studies with 1072 participants were included. Inhalational anesthesia significantly increases PONV (RR, 2.09; 95% CI, 1.21–3.60; p = 0.01; I 2 = 34%) and intraoperative heart rate (MD, 3.49; 95% CI, 0.01–6.97; p < 0.01; I 2 = 67.6%) compared to TIVA. Other outcomes, including mean arterial pressure, duration of intensive care unit stay, recovery time, opioid use, and pain, showed no significant differences between TIVA and inhalational anesthesia in the present analysis. Conclusion TIVA appears to improve perioperative outcomes in obese patients by reducing PONV and intraoperative heart rate, highlighting its potential advantages in clinical practice. Further research is needed to address variability and establish evidence-based guidelines for anesthesia management in this high-risk population. Systematic review registration Number in PROSPERO CRD42024547776https://doi.org/10.1186/s44158-025-00234-1AnesthesiaTotal intravenousPostoperative nausea and vomitingObesityIntraoperative vital signsInhalational anesthesia
spellingShingle Sabrina Soledad Domene
Daniela Fulginiti
Antonia Thompson
Vanessa P. Salolin Vargas
Laura C. Rodriguez
Meraris D. Tolentino Colón
Mariela D. Fermin Madera
Juan N. Layton
María I. Peña Encarnación
Victor S. Arruarana
Camila Sanchez Cruz
Ernesto Calderon-Martínez
Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Journal of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Critical Care
Anesthesia
Total intravenous
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Obesity
Intraoperative vital signs
Inhalational anesthesia
title Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_full Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_fullStr Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_full_unstemmed Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_short Inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) regimens in patients with obesity: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
title_sort inhalation anesthesia and total intravenous anesthesia tiva regimens in patients with obesity an updated systematic review and meta analysis of randomized controlled trials
topic Anesthesia
Total intravenous
Postoperative nausea and vomiting
Obesity
Intraoperative vital signs
Inhalational anesthesia
url https://doi.org/10.1186/s44158-025-00234-1
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