Joanne Szewczyk

About

Joanne Szewczyk is a leading figure in thoracic surgery and perioperative care, best known for her pioneering work in Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS) protocols. Her research focuses on optimizing pain management and reducing opioid consumption in robotic thoracic surgery, with landmark studies demonstrating the efficacy of liposomal bupivacaine intercostal nerve blocks over traditional bupivacaine/epinephrine regimens. Her 2021 paper on this topic has garnered 14 citations, while her 2022 optimization study, with 11 citations, further refined opioid-free pain management strategies, establishing new standards for postoperative care. Szewczyk also investigated the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on thoracic surgical delivery, contributing critical insights into care continuity during global health crises. Her work has been instrumental in shifting clinical practice toward multimodal, patient-centered recovery pathways, significantly improving surgical outcomes and patient comfort. With a growing citation record and a focus on evidence-based protocol innovation, Szewczyk’s contributions are shaping the future of thoracic surgery and perioperative medicine.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Liposomal Bupivacaine Versus Bupivacaine/Epinephrine Intercostal Nerve Block as Part of an Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS) Care Pathway for Robotic Thoracic Surgery

   14 citations · 2021
2. 2
   Optimization of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocol for opioid-free pain management following robotic thoracic surgery

   11 citations · 2022
3. 3
   Effect of COVID-19 on the delivery of care for thoracic surgical patients

   4 citations · 2022

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