Anesthesia in Pediatric Radiotherapy: A Systematic Literature Review by the SIOP Europe Working Group on…

Systematic reviewPediatric blood & cancer· Apr 2026

Anesthesia in Pediatric Radiotherapy: A Systematic Literature Review by the SIOP Europe Working Group on Pediatric Anesthesia in Radiation Therapy.

Andrada Turcas, Tom Boterberg, Peter Frykholm … SIOPE Working Group on Pediatric Anesthesia in Radiation Therapy

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Standardized protocols and prospective studies are urgently needed to better define safety, long-term outcomes, and staffing requirements.

Anesthesia in Pediatric Radiotherapy: A Systematic Literature Review by the SIOP Europe Working Group on Pediatric Anesthesia in Radiation Therapy.

Andrada Turcas … SIOPE Working Group on Pediatric Anesthesia in Radiation Therapy

Pediatric blood & cancer · Apr 2026 · Q1 in General Medicine

Background

Radiotherapy (radiotherapy) is essential in pediatric cancer treatment and often requires complete immobility.

Methods

Thirty-nine studies were included, mostly retrospective and of low to moderate quality.

More results

Despite widespread use, standardized anesthesia protocols for pediatric radiotherapy are lacking.

Studies from Medline and Embase were reviewed (March-September 2024) according to PRISMA guidelines, focusing on sedation and general anesthesia in pediatric radiotherapy.

More results

Considerable heterogeneity was observed in anesthetic techniques, staffing, and monitoring.

Propofol-based sedation was most frequently reported, with favorable safety when delivered by experienced pediatric anesthetists.

Anesthesia in Pediatric Radiotherapy: A Systematic Literature Review by the SIOP Europe Working Group on Pediatric Anesthesia in Radiation Therapy.

Anesthesia in Pediatric Radiotherapy: A Systematic Literature Review by the SIOP Europe Working Group on Pediatric Anesthesia in Radiation Therapy.

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