Thomas Geeraerts
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Thomas Geeraerts is a leading anesthesiologist and intensivist whose research focuses on neurocritical care, perioperative monitoring, and the non-invasive assessment of intracranial pressure (ICP). His pioneering work has advanced the clinical use of optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) measurement as a surrogate for ICP, offering a bedside tool to detect dangerous pressure elevations without invasive procedures. His most-cited study, "Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter Remains Constant during Robot Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy" (2014, 52 citations), demonstrated that ONSD does not change during CO₂ pneumoperitoneum and head-down positioning, challenging assumptions about ICP dynamics in robotic surgery and improving safety protocols. Geeraerts has also contributed to understanding cerebral autoregulation, traumatic brain injury management, and sedation strategies in the ICU. With over 50 publications and consistent citation impact, his work bridges anesthesiology and neurology, providing clinicians with practical, non-invasive tools for critical decision-making. His research continues to shape guidelines for perioperative neuroprotection and ICP monitoring in high-risk surgical patients.
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