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Study Reveals General Anesthesia Safe for Cesarean Deliveries

11/14/2025

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A University of Pennsylvania systematic review finds general anesthesia is a safe alternative for cesarean deliveries, challenging reliance on regional anesthesia.
The analysis of 36 trials including 3,456 neonates found no significant difference in neonatal outcomes between general and regional anesthesia.
Dr. Sarah Langer (lead author) urged informing patients about anesthesia options.
Dr. Mark Neuman argued no patient should endure pain during surgery and urged a more personalized anesthesia approach.

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Story summary

A University of Pennsylvania systematic review finds general anesthesia is a safe alternative for cesarean deliveries, challenging reliance on regional anesthesia.
The analysis of 36 trials including 3,456 neonates found no significant difference in neonatal outcomes between general and regional anesthesia.
Dr. Sarah Langer (lead author) urged informing patients about anesthesia options.
Dr. Mark Neuman argued no patient should endure pain during surgery and urged a more personalized anesthesia approach.