Michael J. Sullivan

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Michael J. Sullivan has established himself as a prominent researcher at the intersection of anesthesiology and robotic surgery, with particular expertise in the hemodynamic and perioperative management challenges posed by minimally invasive surgical techniques. His most influential work, a 2007 study examining cardiac function during robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy, employed trans-esophageal Doppler technology to characterize the complex hemodynamic changes arising from steep Trendelenburg positioning combined with CO₂ pneumoperitoneum — a combination that presents unique anesthetic challenges. This foundational study has accumulated 127 citations, underscoring its significance to clinicians preparing patients for robotic urological procedures. Sullivan built on this foundation with a widely referenced 2008 review of anesthetic care for robotic surgery patients, which has garnered 50 citations and serves as a practical resource for anesthesiologists adapting to rapidly evolving surgical technology. His continued contributions to the field, including work on laparoscopic and robotic urological anesthesia and, more recently, risk stratification for robotic gastrectomy conversion, demonstrate a sustained commitment to improving perioperative outcomes. Sullivan's body of work has meaningfully shaped how anesthesiologists approach the distinct physiological demands of robotic-assisted procedures.

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1. 1
   Cardiac function during steep Trendelenburg position and CO₂ pneumoperitoneum for robotic‐assisted prostatectomy: a trans‐oesophageal Doppler probe study

   127 citations · 2007
2. 2
   Anesthetic care of the patient for robotic surgery.

   50 citations · 2008
3. 3
   Anesthesia for Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Urological Procedures

   2 citations · 2013
4. 4
   Risk of Open Conversion During Robotic Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer: Optimizing Patient Selection

   1 citations · 2025

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