Marcelo Gama de Abreu
University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus, Outcomes Research Consortium
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About
Marcelo Gama de Abreu is a leading figure in perioperative medicine and respiratory physiology, with a primary focus on optimizing ventilatory management during surgery to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications (PPCs). His major contributions center on understanding how different surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), affect respiratory mechanics and patient outcomes. Through landmark international multicenter observational studies like AVATaR, he has systematically investigated the risks associated with pneumoperitoneum and Trendelenburg positioning during robotic procedures, providing critical data that informs safer anesthetic practices. His work, including the widely cited 2020 study on ventilation and outcomes following robotic-assisted abdominal surgery (29 citations), has helped establish evidence-based guidelines for intraoperative ventilation. By comparing laparoscopic and robotic approaches, as in the LapRas analysis, he has identified specific risk factors for PPCs, directly impacting clinical decision-making. With a career dedicated to bridging anesthesia and surgery, Gama de Abreu’s research continues to shape how clinicians protect lung function in the operating room, making him an essential voice in perioperative care.
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