Elizabeth Gryzmala

University of Minnesota

Papers

2

Total Citations

29

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2

About

Dr. Elizabeth Gryzmala is a leading anesthesiologist and pain management researcher whose work has significantly advanced regional anesthesia techniques in gynecologic surgery. Her primary research focuses on ultrasound-guided transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks, specifically the subcostal approach, and the clinical application of liposomal bupivacaine for enhanced postoperative pain control. Her seminal 2015 study, cited 26 times, established the safety and efficacy of ultrasound-guided subcostal TAP infiltration with liposomal bupivacaine in patients undergoing robotic-assisted hysterectomy, demonstrating reduced opioid consumption and improved recovery outcomes. This work, building on her earlier 2014 retrospective cohort study, has become a cornerstone for integrating long-acting local anesthetics into minimally invasive surgical pathways. Dr. Gryzmala’s contributions have directly influenced perioperative protocols, helping to shift practice toward multimodal, opioid-sparing analgesia. Her research is widely referenced by anesthesiologists and surgeons seeking to optimize pain management in robotic gynecologic procedures. Through her meticulous clinical investigations, Dr. Gryzmala continues to shape the evidence base for regional anesthesia, improving patient comfort and surgical recovery in a rapidly evolving field.

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Papers
29
Total Citations
15
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Ultrasound-Guided Subcostal Transversus Abdominis Plane Infiltration With Liposomal Bupivacaine for Patients Undergoing Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy
26 citations · 2015
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2015 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of Minnesota

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