S Patnaik

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S Patnaik is a surgeon-researcher whose work centers on perioperative pain management and opioid stewardship in major urologic oncology surgeries. In their most-cited study, "Discharge Opioids are Unnecessary Following Radical Cystectomy" (2022), Patnaik challenges entrenched prescribing practices by demonstrating that patients undergoing this complex bladder cancer procedure can be safely discharged without opioid analgesics. This work, which has garnered 4 citations, contributes to the growing evidence base for opioid-sparing protocols in high-risk surgical populations—a critical area given the ongoing opioid crisis. By advocating for multimodal, non-opioid pain control strategies, Patnaik’s research directly impacts postoperative recovery pathways, aiming to reduce opioid-related adverse events and dependence without compromising patient comfort. Their findings offer a practical, evidence-based framework for surgeons seeking to minimize opioid exposure while maintaining effective analgesia. Though early in its citation trajectory, this study represents a timely and actionable contribution to surgical quality improvement and patient safety. Patnaik’s work is particularly relevant for clinicians and researchers focused on enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols and responsible opioid prescribing in urologic oncology.