What this Trial Is About

Researchers are analyzing how often postoperative delirium occurs in patients undergoing liver transplantation, comparing two types of anesthesia: the inhaled anesthetic sevoflurane and the intravenous anesthetic propofol. The study focuses on adults with hepatocellular carcinoma or liver cirrhosis who are scheduled for liver transplant surgery. It is a prospective observational study designed to understand the impact of these anesthetic agents on delirium after surgery. Participants will receive either sevoflurane or propofol during their liver transplantation procedure as part of their anesthesia care. The study does not involve additional experimental treatments but observes these two common anesthetic agents to compare their effects. No separate study periods or extension phases are mentioned. Throughout the study, researchers will monitor participants for signs of postoperative delirium from the day of surgery (postoperative day 0) up to seven days afterward. They will assess participants’ cognitive status and watch for delirium symptoms during this week. The study focuses on safety and measuring the incidence of delirium in this critical period after transplantation.

Comparison of the Incidence of Delirium Caused by Different Anesthetic Agents in Patients Undergoing Liver Transplantation