Joshua Livingstone

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Joshua Livingstone’s research centers on perioperative pain management and enhanced recovery after surgery, with a particular focus on opioid-sparing and opioid-free pathways in urologic oncology. His most-cited work, “Safe transition to opioid-free pathway after robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy” (2021), has garnered 7 citations and represents a pivotal contribution to the growing movement toward multimodal analgesia. Livingstone’s study demonstrated that a carefully structured opioid-free protocol can be implemented safely in robotic prostatectomy patients, reducing opioid exposure without compromising pain control or increasing complications. This work has practical implications for combating the opioid epidemic while maintaining surgical quality. Beyond this flagship paper, Livingstone’s broader research portfolio explores how to optimize postoperative recovery through evidence-based protocols that minimize reliance on narcotics. His findings are increasingly referenced by surgical teams seeking to adopt opioid-sparing strategies, and his work contributes to a paradigm shift in how perioperative pain is managed. For trainees and researchers interested in the intersection of surgical innovation and public health, Livingstone’s research offers a clear, data-driven path toward safer, more responsible postoperative care.