Susana Mustafa
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Dr. Susana Mustafa is a leading anesthesiologist whose research focuses on optimizing anesthetic techniques for complex gynecologic and robotic surgeries, particularly those involving pelvic floor reconstruction. Her most influential work centers on the physiological challenges of the steep Trendelenburg position and the comparative benefits of combined spinal and general anesthesia. In a landmark randomized controlled trial (2013), she demonstrated that combined spinal and general anesthesia significantly reduces postoperative pain and opioid consumption compared to general anesthesia alone for robotic sacrocervicopexy, a finding that has shaped modern perioperative protocols. Her subsequent investigation into heart rate variability during robotic sacrocolpopexy (2014) provided critical insights into autonomic nervous system responses under extreme positioning, enhancing patient safety monitoring. With over 36 citations across her key publications, Dr. Mustafa’s research bridges the gap between surgical innovation and anesthetic safety, offering evidence-based strategies to improve recovery and reduce complications. Her work is essential reading for anesthesiologists and surgeons seeking to refine perioperative care in minimally invasive pelvic surgery.
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