Kara K. Brockhaus
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Kara K. Brockhaus is a colorectal surgeon and researcher focused on optimizing postoperative recovery and reducing opioid dependence in surgical patients. Her work centers on enhanced recovery pathways, minimally invasive techniques, and multimodal pain management in colorectal surgery. Brockhaus’s most cited study (17 citations) investigates whether specimen extraction site influences postoperative pain after robotic colorectal surgery within an enhanced recovery protocol, directly addressing the opioid crisis by seeking to minimize opioid use without compromising pain control. Another influential paper (14 citations) uses a national database to demonstrate that minimally invasive colectomy is associated with lower long-term opioid use compared to open surgery, providing strong evidence for adopting MIS to combat opioid dependence. Her 2023 analysis (5 citations) shows that alvimopan, a peripherally acting mu-opioid receptor antagonist, improves outcomes in both open and minimally invasive colorectal procedures. Through these contributions, Brockhaus advances evidence-based strategies that balance effective pain management with responsible opioid stewardship, offering practical insights for surgeons aiming to improve patient recovery while addressing a critical public health issue.
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