Publication Name	World Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery
Manuscript ID	106901
Country	China

Category	Anesthesiology
Manuscript Type	Retrospective Study
Article Title	Etomidate-propofol combination in painless gastrointestinal endoscopy for elderly patients: A comparative study
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Ying-Yan Zhang
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Corresponding Author	Ying-Yan Zhang, Department of Anesthesiology, People’s Hospital of Wuhan Economic and Technological Development Zone (Hannan District), No. 275 Xingcheng Avenue, Wuhan 430090, Hubei Province, China. zyy19830515@163.com
Key Words	Etomidate; Propofol; Painless gastrointestinal endoscopy; Anesthesia quality; Compliance; Adverse reactions
Core Tip	The choice of anesthesia plays a pivotal role in ensuring both safety and efficacy during painless gastroscopy. This study enrolled 103 elderly patients scheduled for painless gastrointestinal endoscopy and systematically compared propofol monotherapy with a combined etomidate-propofol regimen. Comprehensive evaluations of anesthesia quality, patient compliance, hemodynamic stability, adverse events, and sedation-analgesia efficacy demonstrated that the etomidate-propofol combination provides distinct clinical advantages for such patients. These results support its adoption as a preferred anesthetic strategy for elderly patients undergoing painless gastrointestinal endoscopy.
Citation	Zhang YY. Etomidate-propofol combination in painless gastrointestinal endoscopy for elderly patients: A comparative study. World J Gastrointest Surg 2025; In press

Received	2025-03-12 08:47
Peer-Review Started	2025-03-12 08:47
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Return for Revision	2025-04-01 12:10
Revised	2025-04-14 09:17
Second Decision	2025-05-28 02:40
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-05-28 10:03
Articles in Press	2025-05-28 10:03
Publication Fee Transferred	2025-04-18 08:19
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ISSN	1948-9366 (online)
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