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Erin Odom’s research focuses on improving surgical outcomes in urologic oncology, particularly for patients undergoing radical prostatectomy. Her work addresses critical post-operative challenges, including pain management and complications such as bladder neck contracture. In a notable randomized study (17 citations), Odom investigated whether peri-operative belladonna and opium suppositories could enhance pain control following robotic-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). This work contributed to refining multimodal analgesia protocols for a procedure that, despite being minimally invasive, still causes significant discomfort. Additionally, Odom co-authored a study (13 citations) that identified post-operative drain output as a predictor of bladder neck contracture—a common and distressing complication after prostate removal. By establishing this clinical marker, her research helps surgeons anticipate and potentially mitigate contracture risk, improving long-term urinary function for patients. Odom’s contributions, though focused on specific clinical questions, have practical implications for enhancing recovery and quality of life in men treated for localized prostate cancer. Her work exemplifies how targeted peri-operative research can translate into better patient outcomes.
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