Thomas Van de Ven

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Thomas Van de Ven is a clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of anesthesiology, thoracic surgery, and perioperative outcomes. His primary research focus is on optimizing pain management and respiratory safety for patients undergoing major thoracic procedures, particularly lobectomy. Van de Ven’s most impactful work examines the safety profile of gabapentinoids in thoracic surgery, revealing a significant association between their use and an increased risk of postoperative pulmonary complications—a finding with direct implications for clinical guidelines and patient safety. His research also provides a comprehensive, decade-long analysis of shifting analgesic strategies for lobectomy from 2009 to 2018, documenting the evolving use of epidural analgesia and nonopioid alternatives. By leveraging large administrative databases like Premier, Van de Ven’s work offers population-level insights that help surgeons and anesthesiologists balance effective pain control with respiratory risk. Though early in his career, his studies have already garnered attention within the perioperative medicine community, establishing him as a thoughtful voice in evidence-based thoracic anesthesia and postoperative care.