So Woon Ahn
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So Woon Ahn is a distinguished anesthesiologist and researcher whose work centers on optimizing perioperative respiratory management, particularly in the context of minimally invasive surgeries. Her key research areas include lung-protective ventilation strategies, recruitment maneuvers, and the effects of pneumoperitoneum and patient positioning on pulmonary function. Ahn’s most-cited study, published in 2016, investigates the effect of recruitment maneuvers on arterial oxygenation during robot-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (RALP) with 15 cmH₂O positive end-expiratory pressure (PEEP). This work, with 18 citations, provides critical insights into improving systemic oxygenation and lung compliance in patients with healthy lungs undergoing prolonged surgery in steep Trendelenburg position. By demonstrating the efficacy of recruitment maneuvers even with moderate PEEP, Ahn has contributed to safer anesthetic practices for robotic surgeries. Her research is particularly valuable for anesthesiologists and surgeons seeking to reduce postoperative pulmonary complications. Ahn’s focused, evidence-based approach has established her as a thoughtful contributor to perioperative medicine, bridging the gap between surgical innovation and patient safety.
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