Nalani Thomas
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Dr. Nalani Thomas is a leading voice in women’s health and perioperative care, with a focused research program on optimizing surgical outcomes and combating the opioid crisis. Her most-cited work, a 2022 prospective randomized controlled trial, fundamentally challenged standard prescribing practices by demonstrating the power of shared decision-making in reducing opioid use after minimally invasive hysterectomy. This landmark study, conducted at a tertiary academic center, provided high-level evidence that engaging patients in their own pain management plans leads to fewer pills prescribed without compromising comfort. Beyond this pivotal trial, Dr. Thomas’s broader contributions center on patient-centered surgical recovery, emphasizing communication and evidence-based protocols to minimize unnecessary narcotic exposure. Her work has garnered significant attention for its practical, immediate impact on clinical guidelines and patient safety. Dr. Thomas is recognized as a dedicated clinician-researcher whose findings are directly reshaping how surgeons approach postoperative pain, making her a key figure in the movement toward safer, more compassionate gynecologic surgery.
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