Jennifer R. Mihalo

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Jennifer R. Mihalo is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing perioperative care and reducing unnecessary opioid use in major cancer surgery. Her most-cited study, "Discharge Opioids are Unnecessary Following Radical Cystectomy" (2022), challenges long-standing prescribing practices by demonstrating that many patients can safely be discharged without opioids after this complex procedure—a finding with significant implications for combating the opioid epidemic. With 4 citations, this paper has already sparked discussion in surgical and pain management circles. Mihalo’s research contributes to a growing evidence base for opioid-sparing protocols in urologic oncology, emphasizing enhanced recovery pathways that prioritize patient safety and minimize addiction risk. Her work reflects a commitment to translating clinical data into actionable, patient-centered guidelines, making her a rising voice in the movement to reform postoperative pain management. For students and researchers, Mihalo exemplifies how targeted, high-impact studies can challenge dogma and drive meaningful change in surgical practice.