Audrey L. Stokes
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Dr. Audrey L. Stokes is a leading researcher in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, with a focus on multimodal analgesia and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). Her work centers on optimizing pain management to reduce opioid dependence and improve surgical outcomes. In her highly cited 2017 study, Dr. Stokes demonstrated that liposomal bupivacaine in transversus abdominis plane blocks significantly reduces postoperative pain and intravenous opioid requirements after colorectal surgery. This contribution, cited over 60 times, has helped shape modern ERAS protocols by providing a safer, more effective alternative to traditional opioid-based analgesia. Her research directly addresses the critical need for opioid-sparing techniques in colorectal surgery, offering patients faster recovery and fewer side effects. Dr. Stokes’s work is widely recognized for its practical impact on clinical practice, making her a key figure in advancing patient-centered perioperative care.
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