Stefano Tigano

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Stefano Tigano is an emerging leader in regional anesthesia and perioperative pain management, with a focused expertise in thoracic surgery analgesia. His research centers on the clinical application and optimization of the erector spinae plane block (ESPB), a novel interfascial plane technique that has rapidly gained traction for its safety and efficacy. Tigano’s most cited work, a 2021 case series on continuous ESPB for robotic-assisted thoracic surgery, provides foundational evidence for its use in one of the most painful surgical contexts. By demonstrating that continuous catheter-based ESPB can offer robust, opioid-sparing postoperative analgesia, he has helped expand the technique’s role beyond single-injection blocks. This contribution addresses a critical need in enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocols, where minimizing opioid-related side effects is paramount. While his citation count (10) reflects a developing career, the clinical relevance of his work is underscored by the rapid adoption of ESPB in modern thoracic anesthesia. Tigano’s research bridges the gap between innovative regional techniques and practical, patient-centered outcomes, positioning him as a key voice in the evolution of multimodal analgesia for minimally invasive thoracic procedures.