Table 4.
Randomized control trials assessing the effect of regional anesthesia on long-term cancer outcomes.
| Type of Cancer | Author | Intervention | Overall Survival | Cancer Recurrence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lung | (172) | Epidural | No benefit from RA | No benefit from RA |
| Thoracic and Abdominal | (173) | Epidural | No benefit from RA | No benefit from RA |
| Breast | (135) | Paravertebral block | No reported | No benefit from RA |
| Breast | (174) | Paravertebral block | No benefit from RA | No benefit from RA |
| Breast | (175) | Paravertebral block | No reported | No benefit from RA |
| Colon | (176) | Epidural | No benefit from RA | No benefit from RA |
| Colon | .(177) | Epidural | No benefit from RA | No benefit from RA |
| Colon | (178) | Epidural | Benefit with RA | No reported |
| Prostate | (179) | Epidural | No reported | No benefit from RA |