Suely Pereira Zeferino
Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
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Dr. Suely Pereira Zeferino is a pioneering anesthesiologist and researcher whose work bridges the critical intersection of surgical positioning, neurophysiology, and patient safety. Her primary research focuses on intracranial pressure (ICP) dynamics during minimally invasive procedures, particularly robotic prostatectomies performed in the steep Trendelenburg position. Through her landmark 2021 case report—cited 8 times—she introduced a novel noninvasive ICP real-time waveform analysis monitor, demonstrating that both robotic surgery and head-down tilt significantly elevate ICP by impairing cerebral venous outflow. This contribution is especially vital given that prostatectomy patients are often elderly and thus more vulnerable to postoperative cognitive disorders. By highlighting the potential role of elevated ICP in cognitive decline, Dr. Zeferino has opened a new avenue for perioperative monitoring and intervention. Her work has profound implications for improving surgical outcomes in an aging population, challenging clinicians to consider intracranial pressure as a modifiable risk factor. With a growing citation impact, Dr. Zeferino continues to shape the future of neuroanesthesia and patient-centered surgical care.
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