Raf Van den Eynde
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3
Total Citations
56
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About
Dr. Raf Van den Eynde is a leading anesthesiologist and researcher whose work centers on perioperative pain management and the safety of cardiothoracic robotic-assisted surgery. His most significant contribution is a landmark randomized placebo-controlled trial on the erector spinae plane (ESP) block for postoperative analgesia in robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery, which has garnered 38 citations. This study provides high-quality evidence for a novel regional anesthesia technique, demonstrating its efficacy in reducing pain and opioid consumption in a complex surgical population. Dr. Van den Eynde also made a timely contribution to the surgical literature during the COVID-19 pandemic, authoring a widely-read paper (16 citations) that outlined safe protocols for continuing cardiothoracic robotic procedures. His meticulous attention to perioperative safety is further evidenced by a case report detailing severe hypotension following cell saver reinfusion. By combining rigorous clinical trial methodology with a focus on practical, patient-centered outcomes, Dr. Van den Eynde has advanced both the science of regional anesthesia and the safe practice of minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
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- 2Cardiothoracic robotic assisted surgery in times of COVID-1916 citations · 2020
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