Javier D. Lasala

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

43

H-Index

2

About

Javier D. Lasala is a leading anesthesiologist and perioperative researcher whose work focuses on enhancing surgical recovery and patient safety in high-risk populations. His major contributions center on optimizing neuromuscular blockade management and reducing postoperative complications. In a landmark 2019 study, Lasala demonstrated that reversing deep neuromuscular block with sugammadex significantly reduced shoulder pain in elderly patients undergoing robotic prostatectomy compared to moderate block reversal with neostigmine—a finding with 28 citations that has influenced clinical protocols for geriatric anesthesia. More recently, his 2023 investigation into venous thromboembolism rates within enhanced recovery programs after gynecologic surgery (15 citations) has provided critical evidence for balancing accelerated recovery with thromboprophylaxis. Lasala’s work uniquely bridges the gap between pharmacological precision and practical perioperative care, particularly for vulnerable populations like the elderly. His research has been instrumental in shaping guidelines for robotic surgery anesthesia and enhanced recovery pathways, earning him recognition as a key voice in modern anesthesiology. For students and clinicians, Lasala’s studies offer actionable insights into how targeted interventions can improve outcomes in complex surgical settings.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
43
Total Citations
22
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Effect of reversal of deep neuromuscular block with sugammadex or moderate block by neostigmine on shoulder pain in elderly patients undergoing robotic prostatectomy
28 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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