Leanne Groban

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Total Citations

111

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About

Leanne Groban is a leading anesthesiologist and researcher whose work bridges geriatric medicine and perioperative care. Her primary research areas include preoperative risk assessment in older surgical patients, geriatric syndromes, and the cardiovascular implications of aging. Groban’s most influential contribution is her seminal 2014 paper, “Preoperative assessment of the older surgical patient: honing in on geriatric syndromes,” which has garnered 111 citations. This work fundamentally shifted how clinicians evaluate patients aged 65 and older, arguing that traditional anesthesia consultations overlook critical geriatric syndromes—such as frailty, cognitive impairment, and functional decline—that predict postoperative complications. By spotlighting these vulnerabilities, Groban helped pioneer a more holistic, patient-centered approach to preoperative care. Her research has directly influenced clinical guidelines and training for anesthesiologists, emphasizing that nearly 50% of Americans will undergo surgery after age 65. Beyond this landmark paper, Groban has published extensively on age-related cardiovascular changes and anesthetic management, earning recognition as a thought leader in geriatric anesthesia. Her work empowers clinicians to move beyond age alone and assess the whole older patient, ultimately improving surgical outcomes and quality of life for this rapidly growing population.