THIS ARTICLE HAS BEEN RETRACTED: Early recovery, cognitive function and costs of a desflurane inhalational vs. a total intravenous anaesthesia regimen in long‐term surgery

Abstract

Patients undergoing prolonged surgical procedures showed a faster early recovery after desflurane/fentanyl than using TIVA, whereas stay in the PACU and recovery of cognitive function were similar in both groups. Costs of a TIVA regimen were significantly higher than using a desflurane-based anaesthesia technique.