Shirley Dong
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Dr. Shirley Dong is a dedicated researcher in women’s health, with a focused expertise in geriatric gynecology and postoperative pain management. Her work critically examines opioid utilization and prescribing patterns among older women undergoing pelvic organ prolapse surgery, a common yet understudied population. In her landmark 2020 study, Dr. Dong quantified total postoperative opioid consumption in women aged 60 and older during the first week after surgery, revealing essential insights into pain management needs and prescribing practices. This work, cited 14 times, has helped shape more cautious, age-appropriate opioid stewardship in urogynecology. By highlighting the specific vulnerabilities of older surgical patients, Dr. Dong’s research contributes to safer recovery protocols and reduced opioid-related risks. Her findings are increasingly referenced in clinical guidelines and by fellow researchers seeking to balance effective pain control with public health concerns. Dr. Dong’s commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care marks her as a thoughtful voice in the evolving conversation around postoperative analgesia in aging populations.
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