Gabriela Tognini Saba
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
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Gabriela Tognini Saba is a clinician-researcher whose work bridges anesthesiology, neurosurgery, and perioperative medicine, with a focused interest in intracranial pressure (ICP) dynamics during non-neurosurgical procedures. Her most cited study, a 2021 case report on noninvasive ICP real-time waveform analysis during robotic prostatectomy in the Trendelenburg position, highlights a critical intersection of surgical positioning and cerebral physiology. This work demonstrated how both robotic surgery and steep head-down tilt impair venous outflow, raising ICP—a finding of particular concern for elderly patients, who are at higher risk for postoperative cognitive disorders. By applying a noninvasive monitoring technique, Saba provided a practical, real-time window into a previously underexamined variable, suggesting that elevated ICP may play a key role in postoperative neurocognitive outcomes. Though her citation count is still building, her contributions are notable for their translational relevance: they challenge clinicians to consider cerebral perfusion even in surgeries far from the brain. Her research is especially valuable for anesthesiologists and surgeons seeking to optimize patient safety in minimally invasive, robot-assisted procedures.
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