Giusy Fortunato

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Giusy Fortunato is a clinical anesthesiologist whose research focuses on perioperative medicine, with a particular emphasis on neuromuscular blockade management and anesthetic care in elderly and high-risk surgical populations. Her most-cited work, "Recovery from deep neuromuscular blockade using different sugammadex doses in elderly patients undergoing laparoscopic robot-assisted prostatectomy" (2025), addresses a critical gap in geriatric anesthesia—optimizing recovery from muscle relaxants in older patients undergoing complex robotic surgeries. This study, which has garnered early citations, provides evidence-based dosing strategies for sugammadex, a reversal agent, to enhance patient safety and recovery outcomes. Fortunato’s contributions are especially relevant as robotic-assisted procedures become more common in aging populations, where precise anesthetic management is paramount. Her work underscores the importance of tailoring drug regimens to physiological changes in the elderly, reducing risks of residual paralysis and postoperative complications. With a growing citation impact, Fortunato is establishing herself as a key voice in advancing perioperative care for vulnerable patients, bridging the gap between pharmacological research and clinical practice. Her research not only informs anesthesiologists but also sets a foundation for future studies on neuromuscular blockade reversal in geriatric surgery.