Esra Kutlu Yalcin
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About
Esra Kutlu Yalcin is a leading anesthesiologist and clinical researcher whose work centers on regional anesthesia, perioperative pain management, and enhanced recovery after cardiothoracic surgery. Her major contributions lie in pioneering and rigorously evaluating novel fascial plane blocks—particularly the serratus anterior and pectoralis plane blocks—as opioid-sparing alternatives for patients undergoing minimally invasive thoracic and cardiac procedures. In her landmark 2023 randomized clinical trial on robotically assisted mitral valve repair, she demonstrated that these blocks significantly reduce postoperative pain and opioid consumption, a study that has already garnered 33 citations. Her subsequent 2024 trial further advanced the field by investigating the addition of liposomal bupivacaine to prolong analgesia, while a related pharmacokinetic sub-study provided critical safety data on blood bupivacaine concentrations. Collectively, her work has shaped modern perioperative protocols, offering patients safer, more effective pain control and faster recovery. With a growing citation impact and a focus on translating mechanistic insights into bedside practice, Dr. Yalcin is a rising authority in regional anesthesia for cardiothoracic surgery.
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