Mihai Popescu

Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

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Mihai Popescu is a clinician-researcher whose work sits at the intersection of anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, and minimally invasive surgery, with a particular focus on the respiratory and physiological challenges posed by advanced surgical techniques. His research has made meaningful contributions to understanding how robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) and video-assisted laparoscopic procedures affect lung mechanics and gas exchange, especially in vulnerable patient populations. Popescu's most cited work, published in 2016 and accumulating 39 citations, demonstrated a critical link between obesity and decreased lung compliance alongside hypercapnia during robotic-assisted surgery — findings with direct clinical implications for anesthesiologists managing patients in steep Trendelenburg positioning under elevated intraabdominal pressures. This research highlighted the unpredictable nature of pulmonary physiology in these contexts and underscored the need for rapid, informed decision-making to safeguard patient safety. Building on this foundation, his 2022 propensity-matched comparative study further examined lung mechanics across classic laparoscopy and robotic-assisted platforms, broadening the evidence base for perioperative respiratory management. Together, his publications reflect a sustained commitment to improving anesthetic protocols and patient outcomes in an era of rapidly evolving surgical technology.