Robotic Colorectal Cancer Anterior Resection

General AnaesthesiaDuration3 - 6 hoursUpdatedJun 2026

NeuraxialSpinal

0.5% bupivacaine + 8% glucose2.2 ml

morphine0.2 mg

Pre-Induction

ProcedureArterial Line

Drugs

propofol200mg
fentanyl150mcg
rocuronium80mg
midazolam5mg

Other

AirwayETT7.5
ProcedureNG Tube
ProcedureCentral Venous Catheter Line

Infusions

propofolTCI
remifentanilTCI
metaraminol0.5mg/ml

Analgesia

fentanyl50-100mcg boluses
magnesium sulphate5g
clonidine15mcg/ml
ketamine10mg/ml
paracetamol1g

For reference only. Always check doses against the BNF and your local protocols, and adapt to the patient in front of you. Gas Cookbook is community-shared guidance, not medical advice; clinical responsibility stays with you.

Procedure

Arterial Line Central Venous Catheter Line Spinal

Technique

TIVA

By Jeremy Chui

Local anaesthetic infiltration by surgical team

Anti-emetics

ondansetron4mg
dexamethasone6.6mg

Other

Antibiotics as required

Block

Induction

Intra-op