“What type of sedation is used for liver surgery?”

Question

Anesthesiologist Questions Anesthesiologist

“What type of sedation is used for liver surgery?”

I will have liver surgery. What type of sedation is used for liver surgery?

Have a question aboutAnesthesiologist?Ask a doctor now

**Dr. Thomas J. Rick** Anesthesiologist Phoenix, Arizona · Accepted Answer

Dr. Thomas J. Rick Anesthesiologist Phoenix, Arizona

General anesthesia

**Michael Panger** Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia · Accepted Answer

Michael Panger Anesthesiologist Charleston, West Virginia

General anesthesia

**Dr. Neville Fernandes** Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA · Accepted Answer

Dr. Neville Fernandes Anesthesiologist Spokane, WA

Typically any surgery involving the abdomen will require general anesthesia.

**Dr. Christian Diaz Stone** Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV · Accepted Answer

Dr. Christian Diaz Stone Gastroenterologist LAS VEGAS, NV

General anesthesia

**Dr. Michael Sutker** Surgeon Dallas, TX · Accepted Answer

Dr. Michael Sutker Surgeon Dallas, TX

If it is a needle biopsy, maybe just local anesthesia. If it is for a resection (removal of part of the colon), general anesthesia.

**Dr. Natasha E. Kelly** Surgeon Ansonia, CT · Accepted Answer

Dr. Natasha E. Kelly Surgeon Ansonia, CT

GETA/General.