Emma Jacques

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Dr. Emma Jacques is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work addresses the critical intersection of surgical oncology and the opioid epidemic. Her research focuses on optimizing perioperative pain management and reducing opioid overprescription in uro-oncologic surgery. In her landmark prospective study, "Opioids use after uro-oncologic surgeries in time of opioid crisis," Dr. Jacques systematically evaluated prescribing patterns and patient consumption following major cancer surgeries, revealing significant variation and overprescription. This work has been cited 3 times and provides foundational evidence for developing standardized, evidence-based opioid prescribing guidelines in urologic oncology. Dr. Jacques’ contributions are particularly timely, offering actionable insights to mitigate opioid-related harms while ensuring adequate postoperative pain control. Her research directly informs clinical practice, helping surgeons balance patient comfort with responsible prescribing. As a rising voice in surgical quality improvement and patient safety, Dr. Jacques continues to shape safer, more sustainable approaches to pain management in cancer care.