Steven Roth

University of Chicago, Carnegie Mellon University, International Organization for Migration

Papers

Total Citations

283

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About

Steven Roth is a leading anesthesiology researcher whose work focuses on perioperative vision loss and the ocular complications of surgical positioning. His most impactful contribution is a landmark 2009 study quantifying how steep Trendelenburg positioning during robotic radical prostatectomy dramatically increases intraocular pressure (IOP), a critical finding that has garnered 230 citations and reshaped safety protocols in minimally invasive surgery. Roth’s research has systematically explored the mechanisms and risk factors behind this dangerous rise in IOP, helping anesthesiologists and surgeons prevent vision-threatening complications. In a large-scale analysis of nearly one million cases (22 citations), he further demonstrated that robotic-assisted prostatectomy does not increase corneal abrasion risk compared to open surgery, though laparoscopic hysterectomy carries a nearly fourfold higher risk. Roth’s work bridges clinical anesthesiology and surgical safety, providing evidence-based guidelines that protect patients during prolonged procedures. His investigations into intraoperative eye care and positioning-related injuries have made him a go-to authority on preventing ocular harm in the operating room, directly influencing how surgical teams manage patient head and eye protection during complex urologic and gynecologic surgeries.