Andrew B. Banooni
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Dr. Andrew B. Banooni is a pediatric urologist whose research focuses on advancing perioperative care and pain management in infant surgery, with a particular emphasis on reducing opioid exposure. His most notable contribution is the development and validation of a non-narcotic pain pathway for infants undergoing robotic pyeloplasty, a common procedure for ureteropelvic junction obstruction. In his landmark 2022 study, Dr. Banooni demonstrated that combining caudal anesthesia with a multimodal, non-narcotic regimen can effectively eliminate the need for postoperative narcotics in this vulnerable population. This work directly addresses the critical public health issue of opioid overprescription in pediatric surgery, offering a safer, evidence-based alternative that minimizes both short-term side effects and long-term risks of opioid exposure. While his highly specialized work has garnered early citations, its clinical impact is significant, providing a reproducible model for opioid-sparing protocols in pediatric minimally invasive surgery. Dr. Banooni’s research is shaping a new standard of care, prioritizing infant safety and recovery without compromising pain control.
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