The Use of Cerebral Oximetry in Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: The evidence on the use of cerebral oximetry during surgery to minimize postoperative neurologic complications remains uncertain in the literature. The present authors aimed to assess the value of cerebral oximetry in the prevention of postoperative cognitive dysfunction, postoperative delirium, and postoperative stroke in adults undergoing surgery.

Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis.