Xuan Pu

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Dr. Xuan Pu is a leading anesthesiologist and clinical researcher specializing in regional anesthesia and perioperative pain management for minimally invasive cardiothoracic surgery. Her work focuses on optimizing fascial plane blocks—particularly the serratus anterior and pectoralis plane blocks—to reduce opioid reliance and improve respiratory outcomes after complex procedures. In a landmark 2023 randomized clinical trial (33 citations), she demonstrated the efficacy of these blocks for robotically assisted mitral valve repair, establishing a new standard for opioid-sparing analgesia. Building on this, her 2024 trial (8 citations) investigated the addition of liposomal bupivacaine to prolong analgesic duration in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, addressing a critical gap in postoperative pain control. Dr. Pu’s research directly informs clinical protocols for enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS), with her work cited by anesthesiology and cardiothoracic surgery guidelines worldwide. Her contributions have been recognized with multiple departmental awards for clinical innovation, and she is a sought-after speaker at international meetings on regional anesthesia. Through rigorous trial design and patient-centered outcomes, Dr. Pu continues to advance safer, more effective perioperative care.