Papers
2
Total Citations
62
H-Index
2
About
Zoubir Djerada is a leading researcher in anesthesiology and perioperative medicine, with a focused expertise in optimizing pain management and respiratory outcomes for thoracic surgery patients. His major contributions center on evaluating innovative regional anesthesia techniques and opioid-sparing protocols to enhance recovery after lung cancer surgery. In a pivotal 2021 propensity score study (47 citations), Djerada demonstrated that opioid-free anesthesia significantly reduces postoperative complications following video-assisted thoracic surgery, challenging traditional opioid-heavy regimens. His 2023 work (15 citations) further advanced the field by comparing erector spinae plane block (ESPB) against paravertebral block, showing ESPB’s potential to decrease pain while minimizing respiratory risks—a critical concern in thoracic oncology. These studies have shaped clinical guidelines by providing robust evidence for safer, more effective analgesic strategies. Djerada’s research, characterized by rigorous propensity score methodologies, has earned him recognition as a key figure in regional anesthesia and perioperative care. His work not only improves patient outcomes but also guides anesthesiologists toward evidence-based, patient-centered pain management in high-risk surgical populations.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2