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Minhee Kim is a clinical anesthesiologist whose research focuses on optimizing perioperative pain management, particularly in the context of robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP). Her most cited work, a 2020 prospective observational study, directly compares the analgesic efficacy of three distinct modalities: rectus sheath blockade, intrathecal morphine with bupivacaine, and intravenous patient-controlled analgesia (IV-PCA). This study, garnering 15 citations, provides critical evidence for tailoring postoperative pain control in a specific, high-demand surgical population. By systematically evaluating these approaches on postoperative day one, Kim’s research helps clinicians balance effective pain relief with the minimization of opioid-related side effects and recovery delays. Her contributions are particularly valuable in the era of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, where multimodal, opioid-sparing analgesia is paramount. Through rigorous clinical investigation, Kim is advancing the evidence base for regional anesthesia techniques, directly impacting patient comfort and surgical outcomes in urologic oncology.
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