Carlos X. Castellanos
University of Southern California, University of California, Los Angeles
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About
Carlos X. Castellanos is a clinician-researcher whose work is reshaping perioperative pain management in head and neck oncology, with a particular focus on transoral robotic surgery (TORS). His research centers on multimodal analgesia and regional anesthetic techniques to reduce opioid dependence while maintaining effective pain control. In his landmark 2023 study, "Opioid Sparing Multimodal Analgesia for Transoral Robotic Surgery," Castellanos demonstrated a significant reduction in narcotic use without compromising patient comfort, earning 6 citations and establishing a new standard for postoperative care in this complex surgical population. Building on this foundation, his 2025 investigation into stellate ganglion blockade (SGB) for acute pain after TORS explores a novel, targeted approach to pharyngeal surgical site pain, offering a potential alternative to systemic opioids. Though early in its citation history, this work signals a promising direction for regional anesthesia in head and neck surgery. Castellanos’ contributions are particularly impactful for surgeons and anesthesiologists seeking evidence-based strategies to enhance recovery, reduce side effects, and address the opioid crisis—making him a rising voice in the integration of pain science with surgical innovation.
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