Rebecca S. Twersky
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Rebecca S. Twersky is a leading anesthesiologist whose research focuses on perioperative safety in ambulatory surgical settings, particularly for high-risk populations. Her work has significantly advanced understanding of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) management during cancer surgery, demonstrating that carefully selected patients can safely undergo procedures in freestanding ambulatory facilities—a finding that challenges prevailing guidelines and expands access to care. Her 2019 study on OSA outcomes in ambulatory cancer surgery (29 citations) provides critical evidence for risk stratification and perioperative protocols. Twersky has also pioneered efforts to combat the opioid crisis through her 2020 study on standardizing opioid prescriptions after ambulatory oncologic surgery (24 citations), which showed that protocol-driven prescribing dramatically reduces overprescription without compromising pain control. This work has been instrumental in shaping responsible opioid stewardship practices. A respected voice in ambulatory anesthesia, Twersky’s contributions bridge clinical safety and public health, offering actionable insights for perioperative teams managing complex patients in outpatient settings.
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