Fant, F Thoracic epidural analgesia inhibits the neuro-hormonal but not the acute inflammatory stress response after radical retropubic prostatectomy. [electronic resource] - British journal of anaesthesia May 2013 - 747-57 p. digital Publication Type: Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't ISSN: 1471-6771 Standard No.: 10.1093/bja/aes491 doi Subjects--Topical Terms: AgedAnalgesia, Epidural--methodsAnalgesia, Patient-Controlled--methodsAnalgesics, Opioid--administration & dosageBlood Glucose--metabolismCytokines--bloodFentanyl--administration & dosageHumansHydrocortisone--bloodMaleMiddle AgedNeurosecretory Systems--physiopathologyPain, Postoperative--prevention & controlPostoperative Care--methodsProspective StudiesProstatectomy--adverse effectsSingle-Blind MethodStress, PhysiologicalSystemic Inflammatory Response Syndrome--blood