Melissa A. Geller
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About
Melissa A. Geller is a gynecologic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgical techniques and perioperative pain management. She has made significant contributions to the field of robotic and laparoscopic hysterectomy, advancing both surgical safety and postoperative recovery outcomes for patients undergoing gynecologic procedures. Geller is perhaps best known for her pioneering investigations into the transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block as a regional anesthesia strategy for patients undergoing robotic-assisted and laparoscopic hysterectomy. Her prospective randomized controlled studies exploring ultrasound-guided subcostal TAP infiltration with liposomal bupivacaine have attracted considerable attention, with her landmark 2015 study accumulating over 114 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference in enhanced recovery protocols. Her research has consistently demonstrated the potential for reducing postoperative opioid consumption — a clinically meaningful finding amid growing concerns about opioid dependency. Beyond pain management, Geller has examined surgical site infection risks across different hysterectomy approaches, demonstrating that minimally invasive techniques are associated with reduced infection rates. This body of work, spanning nearly a decade of prospective and retrospective studies, has meaningfully shaped perioperative care standards and reinforced the clinical value of minimally invasive gynecologic surgery.
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