Todd Mondzelewski
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Dr. Todd Mondzelewski is a clinician-researcher whose work sits at the critical intersection of anesthesiology and surgical safety, with a particular focus on the physiological consequences of patient positioning. His most cited study, a prospective cohort investigation into intraocular pressure (IOP) during robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures, is a landmark in the field. This 2015 paper, which has garnered 39 citations, demonstrated that the steep Trendelenburg position required for robotic surgery can cause significant, sustained elevations in IOP, raising vital concerns about the risk of postoperative vision loss in otherwise healthy patients. By meticulously documenting this effect, Mondzelewski’s research has directly informed perioperative protocols, prompting anesthesiologists and surgeons to reconsider patient selection, positioning duration, and intraoperative monitoring. His work serves as a cornerstone for ongoing investigations into ocular perfusion and compartment syndrome in the operating room, establishing him as a key voice in the effort to mitigate rare but devastating complications in minimally invasive surgery.
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