Alexandra Vacaru
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Dr. Alexandra Vacaru is a clinical researcher specializing in perioperative pain management and opioid-sparing strategies in urologic surgery. Her work focuses on improving patient outcomes by reducing reliance on conventional opioids, particularly in the context of robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. In her most cited study (2023, 3 citations), Dr. Vacaru conducted a quality improvement comparison investigating the use of buprenorphine as a multimodal analgesic alternative. Her findings demonstrated that buprenorphine effectively controls postoperative pain while minimizing opioid-related side effects and dependency risks, offering a safer, more sustainable approach to surgical pain management. This contribution is especially significant amid the ongoing opioid crisis, positioning her work at the intersection of surgical innovation and public health. Dr. Vacaru’s research underscores the potential of multimodal pain protocols to transform perioperative care, and her efforts have been recognized as a valuable step toward evidence-based, patient-centered analgesia in minimally invasive surgery.
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