Celeste Kim

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Dr. Celeste Kim is a head and neck surgeon whose research focuses on refining surgical approaches and perioperative care for patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer. Her work centers on two key areas: understanding surgeon practice patterns in transoral robotic surgery (TORS) and developing opioid-sparing pain management protocols. In her 2021 study on surgeon practice patterns, which has garnered 7 citations, Dr. Kim provided critical insights into the variability and standardization of TORS techniques. Her 2023 investigation into multimodal analgesia for TORS, cited 6 times, demonstrated that combining non-opioid pain medications significantly improves postoperative pain control while reducing narcotic consumption—a finding with direct implications for combating the opioid epidemic. This work established a new standard for enhanced recovery after surgery in head and neck oncology. Dr. Kim’s contributions bridge the gap between surgical innovation and patient-centered outcomes, offering practical solutions that improve recovery quality and safety. Her research is essential reading for surgeons and trainees seeking to optimize both oncologic and functional results in robotic head and neck surgery.