Helga Wagner

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Helga Wagner is a clinical anesthesiologist and perioperative researcher whose work focuses on the hemodynamic and cerebral effects of surgical positioning, particularly in robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Her key research areas include cerebral oxygenation, intraoperative hemodynamics, and patient safety during steep Trendelenburg positioning. Wagner’s most cited study, a 2020 single-center, open, controlled pilot trial, systematically investigated how the 45° Trendelenburg position affects cerebral oxygenation and hemodynamic stability in patients undergoing RALP. This work addresses a critical gap in understanding the physiological consequences of extreme positioning required for robotic surgery, offering evidence to guide safer anesthetic management. With 7 citations, the study has informed subsequent clinical protocols and sparked further investigation into cerebral autoregulation during prolonged head-down tilt. Wagner’s contributions are particularly valuable for anesthesiologists and surgeons navigating the balance between optimal surgical exposure and patient safety. Her research underscores the importance of monitoring cerebral oxygen saturation in high-risk populations, positioning her as a thoughtful voice in the evolving field of robotic surgery anesthesia.