Karine Baumstarck

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Karine Baumstarck is a leading researcher in clinical epidemiology and health outcomes, with a primary focus on improving perioperative care and pain management in thoracic surgery. Her work centers on evaluating the effectiveness of regional anesthesia techniques, particularly the surgeon-performed paravertebral block (PVB) for minimally invasive thoracic surgery. In her highly cited 2023 study, Baumstarck demonstrated that ultrasound-guided PVB provides efficient postoperative analgesia, though she also highlighted its operator-dependent nature, emphasizing the need for standardized protocols to prevent pain-control failures. This contribution has significant implications for reducing opioid reliance and enhancing recovery after surgery. With over 18 citations on this key paper alone, her research has influenced clinical guidelines and surgical training. Beyond this, Baumstarck has published extensively on patient-reported outcomes and quality-of-life measures, integrating rigorous methodological approaches to advance evidence-based surgical care. Her work bridges the gap between technical surgical innovation and patient-centered outcomes, making her a pivotal figure in modern thoracic anesthesia and perioperative medicine.