Meredith D. Xepoleas

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Meredith D. Xepoleas is a clinician-researcher whose work centers on advancing perioperative care, with a particular focus on opioid-sparing multimodal analgesia in head and neck surgery. Her most cited study, "Opioid Sparing Multimodal Analgesia for Transoral Robotic Surgery: Improved Analgesia and Narcotic Use Reduction" (2023), demonstrates a significant contribution to postoperative pain management. In this single-institution retrospective cohort study, she and her team showed that a multimodal approach not only reduces narcotic consumption but also improves pain control for patients undergoing transoral robotic surgery (TORS). With 6 citations, this work is gaining traction as a practical, evidence-based strategy to combat the opioid crisis while enhancing surgical recovery. Xepoleas’s research is notable for its direct clinical applicability, offering surgeons a clear protocol to minimize opioid dependence without compromising patient comfort. Her work reflects a growing commitment to patient-centered outcomes and safety in otolaryngology, positioning her as an emerging voice in surgical analgesia innovation.