Zach Rollins
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About
Dr. Zach Rollins is a pediatric surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and reducing opioid reliance in children. His pivotal work on postoperative pain management, detailed in "Elimination of Postoperative Narcotics in Infant Robotic Pyeloplasty Using Caudal Anesthesia and a Non-Narcotic Pain Pathway," demonstrates that narcotics are largely unnecessary for pain control in infants undergoing robotic pyeloplasty. By combining caudal blocks with a non-narcotic protocol, Dr. Rollins has pioneered a safer, more effective recovery pathway, directly addressing the national crisis of opioid overprescription. Additionally, his investigation into "Preoperative Splenic Artery Embolization for Massive Splenomegaly in Children" provides critical evidence that embolization before splenectomy reduces splenic volume, intraoperative blood loss, and conversion rates in laparoscopic surgery. Though his most-cited works currently hold two citations each, their clinical significance is profound, offering actionable strategies to improve pediatric surgical outcomes. Dr. Rollins’ contributions are shaping a new standard of care, emphasizing opioid-sparing analgesia and safer, less invasive procedures for the youngest patients.
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