Steve Coppens
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About
Dr. Steve Coppens is a leading anesthesiologist and researcher whose work centers on regional anesthesia and perioperative pain management, with a particular focus on novel fascial plane blocks for cardiothoracic surgery. His major contributions include pioneering the application of the erector spinae plane (ESP) block for postoperative analgesia in robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery, as demonstrated in his landmark 2023 randomized placebo-controlled trial (38 citations). This study provided high-quality evidence supporting the ESP block’s efficacy, helping to establish it as a viable “Plan A” analgesic technique. Coppens has also critically evaluated other regional techniques, such as serratus anterior and pectoralis plane blocks for mitral valve repair, through incisive commentaries in the *British Journal of Anaesthesia*. His work directly addresses the challenge of optimizing pain control while minimizing opioid use in minimally invasive cardiac procedures. With over 49 citations across his most-cited papers, Coppens’ research is shaping clinical guidelines and inspiring further investigation into fascial plane blocks. His rigorous trial designs and thoughtful critiques make him a key voice in advancing evidence-based regional anesthesia.
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