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Karin Wodack is a pioneering researcher in perioperative medicine and surgical technology, whose work bridges critical care monitoring and robotic surgery innovation. Her most cited study, "Perioperative assessment of regional ventilation during changing body positions and ventilation conditions by electrical impedance tomography" (2016, 81 citations), revolutionized how clinicians visualize lung function in real time during surgery. By demonstrating how electrical impedance tomography (EIT) can track ventilation distribution across different body positions and ventilator settings, Wodack provided anesthesiologists with a non-invasive tool to optimize respiratory management, reducing risks of atelectasis and ventilator-induced lung injury. This work has become foundational in perioperative lung-protective strategies. In parallel, her 2018 study on "Robotic cholecystectomy: first experience with the new Senhance robotic system" (37 citations) marked a significant advance in minimally invasive surgery. As one of the earliest clinical evaluations of the Senhance system, Wodack documented its feasibility and safety, contributing to the adoption of haptic feedback-enabled robotics in abdominal surgery. Her dual focus on physiological monitoring and surgical innovation highlights a career dedicated to improving patient outcomes through technology, making her a key figure in the evolution of personalized perioperative care.
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