Whitney L. Dewhurst
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Whitney L. Dewhurst is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on improving postoperative care in pancreatic surgery, particularly through the lens of opioid use and complication prediction. Her most-cited study, published in 2023, demonstrated that postoperative opioid use is significantly associated with increased rates of Grade B/C pancreatic fistula after distal pancreatectomy, a finding that has garnered 8 citations and highlights the critical intersection of pain management and surgical recovery. Dewhurst also contributed to the evaluation and recalibration of risk-stratified drain fluid amylase removal criteria for pancreatoduodenectomy, refining protocols that help surgeons determine safe drain removal timing to prevent complications. Her research directly addresses two pressing challenges in pancreatic surgery: mitigating fistula risk and optimizing perioperative care pathways. By linking opioid exposure to major surgical complications, Dewhurst’s work has practical implications for reducing morbidity and improving patient outcomes. Her studies, though recent, are already shaping clinical discussions around opioid stewardship and evidence-based drain management in high-risk pancreatic procedures.
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