Elizabeth B. Habermann
Papers
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Total Citations
138
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About
Elizabeth B. Habermann is a leading health services researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical quality, opioid stewardship, and the diffusion of robotic technology. Her research has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how surgical innovations impact patient outcomes and healthcare systems. She is perhaps best known for her landmark study on the “Temporal Association of Robotic Surgical Diffusion with Overtreatment of the Small Renal Mass” (39 citations), which critically examined how the rapid adoption of robotic surgery may inadvertently lead to unnecessary procedures. Dr. Habermann has also made seminal contributions to opioid prescribing practices, demonstrating through multiple high-impact studies (20+ citations) that postoperative opioid use is often driven more by institutional culture than by patient need. Her work on surgical team consistency (16 citations) and comparative effectiveness of robotic versus open cystectomy (16 citations) has provided crucial evidence for improving perioperative care. With over 140 publications, Dr. Habermann’s research has directly informed clinical guidelines and policy, making her an indispensable voice in the movement toward safer, more efficient, and more patient-centered surgical care.
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- 2What Drives Opioid Prescriptions After Cardiac Surgery: Practice or Patient?20 citations · 2020
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- 5Patient Experience After Cardiac Surgery: Identifying Areas for Improvement14 citations · 2018
- 6Perioperative Outcomes of Vesicovaginal Fistula Repair by Surgical Approach10 citations · 2023
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