Danny Feike Hoogma
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About
Danny Feike Hoogma is a clinical researcher whose work centers on regional anesthesia and postoperative pain management, particularly in the context of cardiothoracic surgery. His major contributions focus on evaluating the efficacy of novel fascial plane blocks—such as the erector spinae plane (ESP) block—for patients undergoing robotically assisted cardiac procedures. In his landmark 2023 randomized placebo-controlled trial, Hoogma demonstrated that the ESP block significantly reduces postoperative opioid consumption and pain scores after robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery, a study that has already garnered 38 citations. This work directly addresses the critical need for opioid-sparing analgesia in cardiac surgery. He has also engaged in scholarly dialogue through published commentaries, critically appraising the role of serratus anterior and pectoralis plane blocks for mitral valve repair. With a focused publication record in high-impact journals like the *British Journal of Anaesthesia*, Hoogma’s research is shaping evidence-based practice for regional anesthesia in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, offering anesthesiologists and surgeons clearer guidance on block selection to enhance patient recovery.
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