Patrick Ruane
Oakwood University, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
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3
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10
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About
Patrick Ruane is a surgical researcher whose work focuses on advancing ventral hernia repair through minimally invasive techniques and multimodal pain management. His primary research areas include robotic abdominal wall reconstruction, transversus abdominis plane (TAP) blocks, and the impact of modifiable comorbidities on surgical outcomes. Ruane has made significant contributions by demonstrating that robotic transversus abdominis release (TAR) can achieve low surgical site occurrence rates and reduced hospital stays, even in patients with multiple comorbidities—challenging previous hesitancy to operate before full preoperative optimization. His 2023 study on a novel multimodal TAP block showed promising reductions in postoperative opioid usage and length of stay after elective ventral hernia repair, offering a pathway to enhanced recovery. With over 10 citations across his most-cited works, Ruane’s research is gaining traction in the surgical community. Notably, his 36-month follow-up study on robotic TAR with resorbable biosynthetic mesh provides critical long-term data on recurrence rates, helping to refine patient selection and surgical planning for complex hernia cases.
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