M. Megan Chacon
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About
M. Megan Chacon is a leading anesthesiologist and researcher whose work focuses on advancing perioperative care in minimally invasive cardiac surgery, particularly robotic mitral valve repair. Her major contributions center on the integration of regional anesthesia techniques—specifically paravertebral blockade (PVB)—to improve patient outcomes and streamline recovery. In her landmark prospective randomized study (37 citations), Chacon demonstrated that PVB significantly reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption in patients undergoing robotic mitral valve repair. Her subsequent work (10 citations) further established that PVB facilitates immediate extubation in the operating room after totally endoscopic robotic mitral valve repair, a practice linked to improved hemodynamics, reduced perioperative costs, and faster recovery. By systematically evaluating the safety and efficacy of PVB in this high-acuity population, Chacon has helped shift clinical paradigms toward enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery. Her research is widely cited by anesthesiologists and cardiac surgeons seeking evidence-based strategies to optimize fast-track protocols. Through these contributions, Chacon has established herself as a key figure in the evolution of multimodal analgesia and early extubation in robotic cardiac surgery.
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