Toby N. Weingarten
Papers
7
Total Citations
65
H-Index
5
About
Toby N. Weingarten is a leading anesthesiologist whose research focuses on perioperative care for robotic surgery, with particular emphasis on postoperative pain management, anesthetic recovery, and patient safety. His work has significantly advanced understanding of complications unique to robotic-assisted procedures, including the landmark 2012 study identifying upper and middle trunk brachial plexopathy after robotic prostatectomy—a finding that has garnered 19 citations and helped establish preventive positioning protocols. Weingarten has made pivotal contributions to multimodal analgesia, demonstrating in his 2022 study on transoral robotic surgery for oropharyngeal cancer that non-opioid analgesics effectively manage postoperative pain while reducing opioid reliance. His 2020 investigation into factors affecting prolonged Phase I recovery after TORS has guided clinical decision-making, and his involvement in the international AVATaR study (2018) underscores his leadership in standardizing ventilatory management during robotic surgery to prevent pulmonary complications. With over 60 citations across his most influential works, Weingarten’s research continues to shape evidence-based anesthesia practices, improving outcomes for patients undergoing increasingly common robotic procedures.
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- 2Upper and Middle Trunk Brachial Plexopathy After Robotic Prostatectomy19 citations · 2012
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- 7Upper and Middle Trunk Brachial Plexopathy After Robotic Prostatectomy2 citations · 2013