Lucile Gust
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About
Dr. Lucile Gust is a thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work centers on optimizing perioperative care and patient safety in lung surgery. Her major contributions lie in two key areas: refining regional anesthesia techniques and systematically identifying preventable complications. Her most-cited paper (2023, 18 citations) demonstrates the effectiveness of surgeon-performed, ultrasound-guided paravertebral block for pain control in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, highlighting both its efficacy and the operator-dependent challenges that can lead to pain-control failure. This work has practical implications for improving postoperative recovery and reducing opioid reliance. In her more recent multicenter study (2024), Dr. Gust led the Epithor Patient Safety Incident investigation across three French thoracic surgery departments, establishing the incidence of perioperative safety events and their impact on 90-day outcomes. By quantifying these risks, she provides a data-driven foundation for systemic improvements in lung surgery care. Her research bridges the gap between technical surgical skill and comprehensive patient safety, offering actionable insights for surgeons and anesthesiologists alike. Dr. Gust’s work is essential reading for anyone interested in advancing the quality and safety of thoracic surgical practice.
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