Katharina Hoeter
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Katharina Hoeter is a clinical researcher advancing the frontiers of perioperative medicine, with a primary focus on objective pain monitoring during anaesthesia. Her most cited work, a 2025 retrospective analysis, investigates the utility of the Nociception Level (NOL®) index—a multiparameter monitor designed to quantify nociceptive stress—during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy. This study addresses a critical gap in anaesthetic care: while depth of hypnosis and neuromuscular blockade are routinely tracked, there is no standard objective tool for assessing anti-nociception adequacy. By demonstrating how NOL® measurements vary intraoperatively, Hoeter’s research lays groundwork for more personalised, responsive pain management, potentially reducing complications linked to under- or over-analgesia. Though early in her citation trajectory, her work signals a shift toward integrating nociception monitoring into routine clinical practice. Hoeter’s contributions are particularly relevant for anaesthesiologists, surgeons, and researchers seeking to improve patient outcomes through precision-guided perioperative care. Her ongoing investigations promise to refine how we objectively measure and manage pain in the operating room, making her a rising voice in the field of anaesthesia and nociception science.
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