Comparison of the Effects of Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine Infusion on the Inflammatory Response in Liver Resection

Resection is being performed with increasing frequency in the treatment of surgical diseases of the liver. Ischemia-reperfusion injury is a major cause of liver injury occurring during surgical procedures, including hepatic resection and liver transplantation. Dexmedetomidine and ketamine, which are frequently used in anesthesia practice, also have strong anti-inflammatory capacity. The primary aim of this study is to investigate the effect of iv low-dose ketamine and dexmedetomidine infusion on inflammation in liver resection surgery, and the secondary aim is to determine its effect on pain scores.