Marion Harth
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Marion Harth is a clinical anesthesiologist and perioperative researcher whose work focuses on the physiological challenges of robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP), particularly the steep 45° Trendelenburg position. Her research centers on how this extreme surgical positioning—combined with capnoperitoneum—affects intraocular pressure, cerebral pressure, and systemic hemodynamics. In her most cited work (71 citations), Harth demonstrated that prolonged steep Trendelenburg positioning causes significant increases in intraocular pressure and optic nerve sheath diameter, raising important concerns about ocular and cerebral safety during lengthy robotic surgeries. She further showed that obesity exacerbates pulmonary deterioration in these patients, and her prospective study on hemodynamic changes (21 citations) documented pronounced cardiovascular alterations during and after RALP. Harth’s contributions are notable for translating intraoperative monitoring data into practical clinical warnings, helping anesthesiologists anticipate and manage the risks of vision loss, cerebral edema, and hemodynamic instability in patients undergoing robotic prostatectomy. Her work is essential reading for anesthesiologists, urologic surgeons, and perioperative medicine researchers.
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