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      Gabriel Eduardo Mena Image

      Gabriel Eduardo Mena, M.D., FASA

      Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine

      Present Title & Affiliation

      Primary Appointment

      Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Professor Ad Honorem of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Universidad de Antioquia y Hospital San Vicente de Paul, Medellin

      Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment

      Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX

      Education & Training

      Degree-Granting Education

      2026Betania, Miami, Fl, US, Masters of Business Administration, MBA
      1996Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Santafe de Bogota, CO, Medical Doctor

      Postgraduate Training

      2022-2022Leadership Coach, Leadership CoachRICE, Doerr Institute for new Leaders, RICE University, Houston, Texas
      2004-2005Cardiovascular Anesthesiology Fellowship, Cardiovascular Anesthesiology, Methodist-DeBakey Hospital/Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
      2001-2004Residency Training, Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
      2000-2001Clinical Internship, Obstetric & General Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine/Ben Taub General Hospital, Houston, Texas
      1999-2000Research Assistant Physician, Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
      1998-1999Observership, Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
      1998-1998Observership, Obstetric Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
      1997-1998Master's Degree, Master's in Hospital Administration, Clinica Del Caribe, Barranquilla
      1996-1998Community & Social Service Year, Clinica del Caribe, Barranquilla
      1995-1996Clinical Internship, Internal Medicine, Hospital Regional de Duitama, Duitama
      1995-1995Clinical Internship, Surgery, Hospital Universitario de San Ignacio, Santa Fe de Bogota
      1993-1993Clinical Clerkships, Neurology, Cardiology, Infectious Diseases, Dermatology, Brown University & Affiliated Hospitals, Providence, Rhode Island

      Licenses & Certifications

      2025Advanced Cardiac Life Support
      2006American Board of Anesthesiology
      2005Texas Medical Board
      2003Society for Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists/Perioperative Echocardiography
      2003National Board of Critical Care/Society of Critical Care Medicine: Fundamentals of Critical Care Support Course
      2000United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step III
      1998United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step II
      1997United States Medical Licensing Exam, Step 1

      Experience & Service

      Faculty Academic Appointments

      Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2018

      Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2005 - 2012

      Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities

      Member MDACC Pain Task Force/ Pain Management Subcommittee, Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present

      Anesthesiology Lead Gynecologic Oncologic Surgical ERAS, Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present

      Anesthesiology Lead Breast Surgical ERAS Program, Breast Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - Present

      Anesthesiology Lead Autologous Reconstructive ERAS Program, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - Present

      Anesthesiology Lead Thoracic Surgical ERAS Program, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2015 - Present

      Other Professional Positions

      Collaborator, Anesthesiology and Surgical Oncology Research Group (ASORG), Houston, Texas, 2016 - Present

      Cancer Network consultant for thoracic ERAS, MD Anderson Cancer Network, Houston, TX, 2015 - Present

      Founder and President, UNITED2CURE Children Foundation, Houston, TX, 2013 - Present

      Professor Ad Honorem of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Universidad de Antioquia y Hospital San Vicente de Paul, Medellin, 2010 - Present

      Fellow of The American Society of Anesthesiology (FASA), Anesthesiology, American Society of Anesthesiology, Houston, Texas

      Extramural Institutional Committee Activities

      Member, Member MDACC Pain Task Force/ Pain Management Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present

      Member, Telemedicine and Telesurgery Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - Present

      Editorial Activities

      Editor, Robotic Assisted Micro-surgical and Endoscopic Society (RAMSES), 2013 - Present

      International Editor, Mexican Journal of Anesthesiology, 2010 - Present

      Honors & Awards

      2026 - PresentDr. Marc A. Rozner Award, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
      2021Top 5 abstracts award, Society of Thoracic Surgery (STS)
      2021Outstanding Abstract Award, James Arens Endowed Lectureship MD Anderson Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
      2020Top abstract-Plenary Session Presentation for Outstanding Research, ASA
      2018Distinction for Medical and Scientific contributions to the Houston community, Texas Colombia Chamber of Commerce
      2018J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Manuscript, Society Thoracic Surgery
      2016Outstanding Abstract Award, James Arens Endowed Lectureship MD Anderson Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
      2010 - 2024Professor Ad Honorem of Anesthesiology, Department of Anesthesiology, Universidad de Antioquia y Hospital San Vicente de Paul, Medellin, Colombia
      2003Outstanding Scholastic Performance & Research, The Foundation for Anesthesia Education & Research (FAER) - American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA)
      1993Honors Clinical Clerkships in Neurology, Cardiology & Infectious Diseases, Brown University & Affiliated Hospitals

      Professional Memberships

      American Society of Anesthesiologists

      2005 - Present

      American Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology

      2005 - Present

      American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine

      2005 - Present

      Harris County Medical Association

      2005 - Present

      Hispanic Medical Association

      2005 - Present

      Sociedad Colombiana de Anestesiologia y Reanimacion (SCARE)

      2005 - Present

      Texas Society of Anesthesiologists

      2005 - Present

      Selected Presentations & Talks

      Local Presentations

      1. 2023. Implementing an Effective and Compliant ERAS Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Visiting. Houston Methodist Hospital. Houston, Texas, US.
      2. 2023. Ideal Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia for ERAS. Conference. Ideal Perioperative Multimodal Analgesia for ERAS. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2018. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy: Advantages of using Algorithms. The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy: Advantages of using Algorithms. The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Houston, TX, US.
      4. 2016. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Enhancer Recovery After Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Enhancer Recovery After Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Houston, TX, US.
      5. 2014. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: The MD Anderson Initiative. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: The MD Anderson Initiative. Houston, TX, US.
      6. 2014. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Initiative at MDACC. Conference. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Initiative at MDACC. Houston, TX, US.
      7. 2014. The Role of minimally invasive hemodynamic monitoring technology for precise perioperative fluid management during high-risk oncologic surgery: Why fly blind if you have a GPS?. Conference. The Role of minimally invasive hemodynamic monitoring technology for precise perioperative fluid management during high-risk oncologic surgery: Why fly blind if you have a GPS?. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2012. Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR setting: What are we waiting for?. Conference. Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR setting: What are we waiting for?. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2009. ProSeal LMA, Classic LMA, C-TRAC LMA, Fastrack LMA insertion technique. Conference. ProSeal LMA, Classic LMA, C-TRAC LMA, Fastrack LMA insertion technique. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2009. Difficult Airway Workshop. Conference. Difficult Airway Workshop. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2008. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation and Laryngeal Mask Airway. Conference. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation and Laryngeal Mask Airway. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2007. New Pharmacological Adjuncts for Awake Fiberoptic Intubations, Expert round table discussions. Conference. New Pharmacological Adjuncts for Awake Fiberoptic Intubations, Expert round table discussions. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2007. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Conference. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Houston, TX, US.
      14. 2006. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Conference. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Houston, TX, US.

      Regional Presentations

      1. 2016. TEE and Point-of-Care Workshop. Conference. TEE and Point-of-Care Workshop. San Antonio, TX, US.
      2. 2010. Early Goal-Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Conference. Early Goal-Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. San Antonio, TX, US.
      3. 2009. 142nd Texas Medical Association meeting. Conference. 142nd Texas Medical Association meeting. Austin, TX, US.
      4. 2008. Individualized Hemodynamic Optimization: A New Paradigm. Conference. Individualized Hemodynamic Optimization: A New Paradigm. San Antonio, TX, US.
      5. 2008. Difficult Airway Management Workshop. Conference. Difficult Airway Management Workshop. Lost Pines, TX, US.
      6. 2007. Difficult Airway Management Workshop. Conference. Difficult Airway Management Workshop. Lost Pines, TX, US.
      7. 2006. Difficult Airway Management Workshop. Conference. Difficult Airway Management Workshop. San Antonio, TX, US.
      8. Difficult Airway Workshop- LMA. Conference. Difficult Airway Workshop- LMA, US.

      National Presentations

      1. 2022. Impact of ERAS and Robotics on Pain, Opioid Consumption, Opioid Prescriptions and RIOT in Thoracic Surgery:. Conference. Impact of ERAS and Robotics on Pain, Opioid Consumption, Opioid Prescriptions and RIOT in Thoracic Surgery:. Orlando, FL, US.
      2. 2021. ERAS in the Age of Robotic Oncologic Surgery: Preop to discharge compliance and impact on outcomes. Conference. ERAS in the Age of Robotic Oncologic Surgery: Preop to discharge compliance and impact on outcomes. Virtual, US.
      3. 2020. Goal-directed Fluid Therapy and Postoperative Outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery Program For Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Matched Multicenter Study. Conference. Goal-directed Fluid Therapy and Postoperative Outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery Program For Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Matched Multicenter Study. Virtual, US.
      4. 2019. Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review. Orlando, FL, US.
      5. 2018. Lessons Learned from Non-Cardiac ERAS. Conference. Lessons Learned from Non-Cardiac ERAS. Phoenix, AZ, US.
      6. 2018. Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience". Conference. Grand Rounds. Boston, MA, US.
      7. 2017. Opioid Addiction and the current public health challenge. Conference. Opioid Addiction and the current public health challenge. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2017. Anesthesia, Analgesia and ERAS in Robotic Thoracic Surgery. Conference. Anesthesia, Analgesia and ERAS in Robotic Thoracic Surgery. Houston, TX, US.
      9. 2017. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Oncologic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Oncologic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Denver, CO, US.
      10. 2017. Strategies to Minimize Perioperative Use of Opioids Through ERAS Pathways. Conference. Strategies to Minimize Perioperative Use of Opioids Through ERAS Pathways. Denver, CO, US.
      11. 2016. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: How Much Did Intra-Operative Opioid Administration Decrease in First Year Post Implementation?. Conference. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: How Much Did Intra-Operative Opioid Administration Decrease in First Year Post Implementation?. New York City, NY, US.
      12. 2016. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Enhancer Recovery After Surgery. Conference. Grand Rounds, MO, US.
      13. 2016. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Oncologic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Oncologic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience, WA, US.
      14. 2016. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Oncologic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Oncologic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Cleveland, OH, US.
      15. 2015. Echocardiography did not provide a predictive value for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung and esophageal cancer surgery. Conference. Echocardiography did not provide a predictive value for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung and esophageal cancer surgery. Washington, DC, US.
      16. 2013. State of the Art Anesthetic Management during Robotic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. State of the Art Anesthetic Management during Robotic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience, US.
      17. 2013. EGDT During High-Risk Oncologic Surgery: What are we waiting for. Conference. EGDT During High-Risk Oncologic Surgery: What are we waiting for, US.
      18. 2010. Speaker, State of the Art Anesthetic Management during Robotic Surgery. Conference. Speaker, State of the Art Anesthetic Management during Robotic Surgery. Las Vegas, NV, US.
      19. 2010. Speaker, Early Goal-Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Conference. Speaker, Early Goal-Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. San Antonio, TX, US.
      20. 2010. Speaker, Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Conference. Speaker, Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Houston, TX, US.
      21. 2010. Speaker, Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Conference. Speaker, Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Houston, TX, US.
      22. 2010. Speaker, Anesthetic Considerations during Robotic Surgery and Fire Safety. Conference. Speaker, Anesthetic Considerations during Robotic Surgery and Fire Safety. Houston, TX, US.
      23. 2010. Speaker, ProSeal LMA and CTrach LMA: Evolution of the Models. Conference. Speaker, ProSeal LMA and CTrach LMA: Evolution of the Models. Houston, TX, US.
      24. 2009. Speaker, Ideal Anesthetic Management for Robotic Surgery. Conference. AAGL 38th Congress. Orlando, FL, US.
      25. 2009. Speaker, The Role of TEE in Non-Cardiac Surgery. Conference. Speaker, The Role of TEE in Non-Cardiac Surgery. Fajardo, PR, US.
      26. 2009. Speaker, Individualized Hemodynamic Optimization: A New Paradigm". Conference. Texas Society of Anesthesiology. Austin, TX, US.
      27. 2009. Mentorator, 2nd Great American Fluid Debate. Conference. Mentorator, 2nd Great American Fluid Debate. San Diego, CA, US.
      28. 2009. Speaker, Anesthetic Management and Implications During Robotic Surgery. Conference. Pan American Robotic Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
      29. 2008. "Lower Extremity Anatomy in the Cadaver". Conference. 5th Bi-annual Hands-On Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Houston, TX, US.
      30. 2007. Anesthesiology in Space (Teleconference from Houston, Texas). Conference. Annual Meeting for the Colombian Society of Anesthesiology and Cundinamarquesa Society of Anesthesiology, US.
      31. 2007. Successful Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. Conference. El Salvador, Salvador, US.
      32. 2006. Challenging Case Report Poster: "Coronary Artery Bypass in and Achondroplastic Dwarf: Anesthetic Implications. Conference. ASA Meeting. Chicago, IL, US.

      International Presentations

      1. 2024. Empowering Precision: The Anesthesiologist's Vital Role in Modern Robotic Assisted Surgery. Invited. 12th Annual Robotic Symposium. Singapore, SG.
      2. 2024. Pearls from the Experts in ERAS Protocols. Invited. Argentinian National Congress of Anesthesiology. Salta, AR.
      3. 2024. ERAS In Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery and OutcomesThe MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Invited. Argentinian National Congress of Anesthesiology. Salta, AR.
      4. 2024. Updates in Anesthesia: What Are The Best Tools For Analgesia?. Invited. ERAS World Congress. Malaga, ES.
      5. 2024. ERAS Pathways in Gynecologic and Thoracic Oncologic Surgery and Outcomes. Invited. ERAS Pathways in Gynecologic and Thoracic Oncologic Surgery and Outcomes. Baranquilla, CO.
      6. 2024. Anesthetic Implications for Modern Robotic Surgery. Invited. Anesthetic Implications for Modern Robotic Surgery, US.
      7. 2024. ERAS Implementation and Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. ERAS Implementation and Experience at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Barranquilla, CO.
      8. 2024. Fluid and Blood Management – transfusion, haemostasis, thrombosis, etc. Invited. Euroanaesthesia Congress. Munich, DE.
      9. 2024. Lung and Thoracic Anaesthesia - Ventilation and Pulmonary Disease in OR and ICU. Invited. Euroanaesthesia Congress. Munich, DE.
      10. 2023. Empowering Precision: The Anesthesiologist's Vital Role in Modern Robotic Assisted Surgery. Conference. Empowering Precision: The Anesthesiologist's Vital Role in Modern Robotic Assisted Surgery. Istanbul, TR.
      11. 2023. Impact of ERAS on outcomes in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery. Conference. Pedro Ramirez. Madrid, ES.
      12. 2023. Impact of ERAS and Outcomes in Thoracic Oncologic Surgery. Conference. Impact of ERAS and Outcomes in Thoracic Oncologic Surgery. La Plata, AR.
      13. 2023. Impact of ERAS on outcomes in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery. Conference. Impact of ERAS on outcomes in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery. Cartagena, CO.
      14. 2023. Debate:Epidural or Not yn Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery:Optimal Pain Management. Conference. Debate:Epidural or Not yn Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery:Optimal Pain Management. Lisbon, PT.
      15. 2022. Optimal Pain Management for Thoracic Surgery. Conference. Optimal Pain Management for Thoracic Surgery. Buenos Aires, AR.
      16. 2022. Enhanced Recovery After Esophagectomy Surgery. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Esophagectomy Surgery. Tokyo, JP.
      17. 2020. Changes of Pulse Contour Measurements and Hemodynamic Variations in Thoracic Surgery Under Lateral Decubitus Positioning and One-Lung Ventilation. Conference. Changes of Pulse Contour Measurements and Hemodynamic Variations in Thoracic Surgery Under Lateral Decubitus Positioning and One-Lung Ventilation. Virtual, US.
      18. 2019. ERAS in Modern Thoracic Oncologic Surgery and Outcomes. Conference. ERAS in Modern Thoracic Oncologic Surgery and Outcomes. Bucaramanga, CO.
      19. 2019. ERAS in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO's). Conference. ERAS in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery and Patient Reported Outcomes (PRO's). Bucaramanga, CO.
      20. 2019. What do we Really Need from Anesthesia for a Modern Day General Thoracic Surgery. Conference. What do we Really Need from Anesthesia for a Modern Day General Thoracic Surgery. New York, US.
      21. 2019. Implementation of ERAS Protocols in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Conference. Implementation of ERAS Protocols in Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery and Acute Kidney Injury (AKI). Liverpool, GB.
      22. 2018. Anesthetic Contributions to Robotic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Anesthetic Contributions to Robotic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Cartagena, CO.
      23. 2018. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Strategies for Reducing Perioperative Opioid Consumption. Conference. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Strategies for Reducing Perioperative Opioid Consumption. Stockholm, SE.
      24. 2017. Secret of Successful ERAS Implementation. Conference. Secret of Successful ERAS Implementation, TH.
      25. 2017. ERAS: Opportunities for Innovation. Conference. ERAS: Opportunities for Innovation, TH.
      26. 2017. Role of Anesthesiologist. Conference. Role of Anesthesiologist, TH.
      27. 2017. Pain Management in ERAS. Conference. Pain Management in ERAS, TH.
      28. 2017. Successful Implementation of an Enhanced recovery After Thoracic Surgery Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Successful Implementation of an Enhanced recovery After Thoracic Surgery Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Barranquilla, CO.
      29. 2017. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Cancer Patients. Why is it different?: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Cancer Patients. Why is it different?: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Barranquilla, CO.
      30. 2017. Expert round table discussion: crystalloids vs Colloids and Goal-Directed Fluid therapy debate. Conference. Expert round table discussion: crystalloids vs Colloids and Goal-Directed Fluid therapy debate. Barranquilla, CO.
      31. 2017. Implementation of Controversies of an ERAS Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Implementation of Controversies of an ERAS Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Lyon, FR.
      32. 2017. Impact of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program on Postoperative Renal Function. Conference. Impact of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program on Postoperative Renal Function. Lyon, FR.
      33. 2017. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program in Gynecologic Surgery: The Role of the Anesthesiologist in Opioid Sparing. Conference. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program in Gynecologic Surgery: The Role of the Anesthesiologist in Opioid Sparing. Lyon, FR.
      34. 2017. Anesthesiology Impact and Role in Robotic Micro Vascular Surgery and ERAS. Conference. Anesthesiology Impact and Role in Robotic Micro Vascular Surgery and ERAS, NL.
      35. 2016. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology; Has the Development of a Preoperative Order Set Improved Compliance for Preventive Analgesia and Deep Venous Thromboembolic (DVT) Prophylaxis?. Conference. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology; Has the Development of a Preoperative Order Set Improved Compliance for Preventive Analgesia and Deep Venous Thromboembolic (DVT) Prophylaxis?. Lisbon, PT.
      36. 2016. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: An Approach for All Ages or Just for the Young at Heart. Conference. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: An Approach for All Ages or Just for the Young at Heart. Lisbon, PT.
      37. 2016. Impact of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) on Postoperative Renal Function: is Euvolemia Ideal for All or Only a Select Few?. Conference. Impact of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) on Postoperative Renal Function: is Euvolemia Ideal for All or Only a Select Few?. Lisbon, PT.
      38. 2016. Correlation of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Perioperative Outcomes in Patients on an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP); Are the Obese Patients at a Disadvantage or Do All Have the Same Benefit?. Conference. Correlation of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Perioperative Outcomes in Patients on an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP); Are the Obese Patients at a Disadvantage or Do All Have the Same Benefit?. Lisbon, PT.
      39. 2016. Implementation of An Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) Gynecologic Oncology: How Much Did Intraoperative Opioid Administration Decrease In First Year Post Implementation?. Conference. Implementation of An Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) Gynecologic Oncology: How Much Did Intraoperative Opioid Administration Decrease In First Year Post Implementation?. Lisbon, PT.
      40. 2016. Bowel Surgery in an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) for Gynecologic Surgery: Is Recovery Still Enhanced or Do We Need to Take A Step Back?. Conference. Bowel Surgery in an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) for Gynecologic Surgery: Is Recovery Still Enhanced or Do We Need to Take A Step Back?. Lisbon, PT.
      41. 2016. Enhanced Recovery After Oncologic Surgery. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Oncologic Surgery. Barranquilla, CO.
      42. 2016. The Role of Minimally Invasive Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Technology for precise GDFT during High-Risk Surgery: Why fly blind if you have a GPS?. Conference. The Role of Minimally Invasive Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring Technology for precise GDFT during High-Risk Surgery: Why fly blind if you have a GPS?. Mexico City, MX.
      43. 2015. State of the Art Anesthetic management for Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. State of the Art Anesthetic management for Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Geneva, CH.
      44. 2015. Improving Outcomes in Cancer Patients and what should be our focus: The Anesthesiologist Perspective. Conference. Improving Outcomes in Cancer Patients and what should be our focus: The Anesthesiologist Perspective. Rosario, AR.
      45. 2015. Liberal and Restrictive Intravenous Fluid Administration: Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy. Conference. Liberal and Restrictive Intravenous Fluid Administration: Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy. Rosario, AR.
      46. 2015. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS): The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Rosario, AR.
      47. 2015. Double Lumen Tube and Lung Isolation in Thoracic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Double Lumen Tube and Lung Isolation in Thoracic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Rosario, AR.
      48. 2015. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery and Improving Perioperative Outcomes: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery and Improving Perioperative Outcomes: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Rosario, AR.
      49. 2015. Paravertebral Block for Thoracic Surgery Workshop. Conference. Paravertebral Block for Thoracic Surgery Workshop. Rosario, AR.
      50. 2015. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Pathway: Improving compliance with key elements of preoperative care. Conference. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Pathway: Improving compliance with key elements of preoperative care. Washington, US.
      51. 2015. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Barranquilla, CO.
      52. 2014. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Buenos Aires, AR.
      53. 2013. State of the Art Anesthetic management for robotic TORS and Plastic surgery. Conference. State of the Art Anesthetic management for robotic TORS and Plastic surgery. Strasbourg, FR.
      54. 2013. Anesthetic Management of Mediastinal Masses; The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Anesthetic Management of Mediastinal Masses; The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Barranquilla, CO.
      55. 2013. The role of Transesophageal echocardiography for IVC Thrombectomy and major oncologic surgery. Conference. The role of Transesophageal echocardiography for IVC Thrombectomy and major oncologic surgery. Barranquilla, CO.
      56. 2013. EGDT during high-risk surgery: What are we waiting for. Conference. EGDT during high-risk surgery: What are we waiting for. Medellin, CO.
      57. 2013. Anesthetic Implications for Cancer Patients Undergoing Reconstructive Breast Surgery. Conference. Anesthetic Implications for Cancer Patients Undergoing Reconstructive Breast Surgery. Panama, PA.
      58. 2013. Anesthetic Management of Mediastinal Masses: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Conference. Anesthetic Management of Mediastinal Masses: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Cartagena, CO.
      59. 2012. Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic and Tissue Perfusion Monitoring: Present and Future. Conference. Minimally Invasive Hemodynamic and Tissue Perfusion Monitoring: Present and Future. Buenos Aires, AR.
      60. 2012. The Role of Stroke and Pulse Pressure Variation as predictors of Fluid Responsiveness and Intraoperative Fluid Optimization: Why Fly blind if you have a GPS?. Conference. The Role of Stroke and Pulse Pressure Variation as predictors of Fluid Responsiveness and Intraoperative Fluid Optimization: Why Fly blind if you have a GPS?. Buenos Aires, AR.
      61. 2010. Speaker, Early Goal-Directed Therapy in the OR and ICU: What are we waiting for?. Conference. Speaker, Early Goal-Directed Therapy in the OR and ICU: What are we waiting for?. Medellin, CO.
      62. 2010. Speaker, The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography for Cardiac Masses in the OR. Conference. Speaker, The Role of Transesophageal Echocardiography for Cardiac Masses in the OR. Barranquilla, CO.
      63. 2010. Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring in the OR: The future. Conference. Non-Invasive Hemodynamic Monitoring in the OR: The future. Barranquilla, CO.
      64. 2010. Speaker, Esophageal Doppler Monitoring for Early Goal-Directed Therapy. Conference. Speaker, Esophageal Doppler Monitoring for Early Goal-Directed Therapy. Barranquilla, CO.
      65. 2010. Speaker, Goal-Directed Therapy and the Future: Where are we heading to?. Conference. Speaker, Goal-Directed Therapy and the Future: Where are we heading to?. Barranquilla, CO.
      66. 2010. Speaker, Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Conference. Speaker, Early-Goal Directed Therapy in the OR: What are we waiting for?. Barranquilla, CO.
      67. 2010. Speaker, State of The Art Anesthetic Management and Considerations During Robotic Surgery. Conference. Speaker, State of The Art Anesthetic Management and Considerations During Robotic Surgery. Medellin, CO.
      68. 2010. Speaker, Anesthesia in Space. Conference. Speaker, Anesthesia in Space. Medellin, CO.
      69. 2010. Speaker, Anesthetic Management and considerations during robotic surgery and the Airway management in microgravity. Conference. Universidad De Antioquia. Medellin, CO.
      70. 2009. Speaker, State of the Art Anesthetic management for Robotic Surgery. Conference. Anesthesiology and Surgery Department Grand Rounds. Toronto, CA.
      71. 2007. Speaker, Influence of the Anesthetic Techniques and the Use of the ILMA at NASA. Conference. XXVII Colombia Congress of Anesthesiology (SCARE). Santa Marta, CO.
      72. 2007. International Hands-on Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia Workshop. Conference. XXVII Colombian Congress of Anesthesiology (SCARE). Santa Marta, CO.
      73. 2007. Speaker, Dexmedetomidine and the Role of the Anesthesiologist. Conference. XXVII Colombia Congress of Anesthesiology. Santa Marta, CO.
      74. 2007. Lectured on Lower Extremity Anatomy. Conference. 7th SACA (South Asian Confederation of Anesthesiologists. Kathmandu, NP.
      75. 2007. Speaker, Workshop on Ultrasound Guided Regional Anesthesia. Conference. 7th SACA (South Asian Confederation of Anesthesiologists). Kathmandu, NP.

      Formal Peers

      1. 2023. Implementing Effective and Compliant ERAS Programs: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      2. 2023. Discussion Impact of Key Op[inion Leaders in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
      3. 2020. The role of the Anesthesiologist in a successful robotic surgery program. Visiting. Bogota, CO.
      4. 2019. Anesthesiology for complex robotic surgery. Visiting. Sao Paulo, BR.
      5. 2019. What do we need from Anesthesia for a modern day general thoracic surgical case?. Visiting. New York, NY, US.
      6. 2018. ERAS Update. Visiting. Bangkok, TH.
      7. 2018. Implementation of ERAS in Thoracic Surgery and Impact on Outcomes. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      8. 2018. Implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery in Gynecologic Oncology: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience". Visiting. Boston, MA, US.
      9. 2009. State of the Art Anesthetic Management for Robotic Surgery. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      10. 2009. Individualized Hemodynamic Optimization: A New Paradigm. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      11. 2009. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      12. 2008. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      13. 2008. Multiple Seminars in Anesthesiology for Robotic Surgery and Early Goal-Directed Therapy. Invited. Medellin, CO.
      14. 2007. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation,. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      15. 2006. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      16. 2005. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      17. 2004. Adequate Technique for Direct Laryngoscopy on the Simulator. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      18. 2004. Leadership Lectures to Motivate High School Honor Juniors and Seniors Interested in Pursuing a Career in Medicine. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      19. 2004. Proper Usage of the ILMA for Adequate Ventilation and Resuscitation in Microgravity. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
      20. 2001. Trans-tracheal Jet Ventilation. Visiting. Houston, TX, US.
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      Grant & Contract Support

      Date: 2017
      Title:A Single Center, Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study to evaluate shoulder pain, Cardiovascular changes, Pulmonary pressures and perioperative outcomes related to the use of the AirSeal® Insufflation System (AIS) at low and higher pressure pneumoperitoneum vs. Conventional Insufflation
      Funding Source:Industry Sponsored
      Role:Collaborator
      Date: 2015 - Present
      Title:Wound infiltration with liposomal bupivacaine vs. standard wound infiltration with bupivacaine in patient’s undergoing open gynecologic surgery on an Enhanced Recovery Pathway: a single-blinded, randomized, controlled study
      Funding Source:Industry Sponsored
      Role:Collaborator
      ID:2015-0973
      Date: 2007 - 2008
      Title:Randomized Evaluation of Arterial Pressure Based Cardiac Output for Goal-Directed Perioperative Therapy (SaVVi) Study
      Funding Source:Edwards Life Sciences
      Role:PI
      ID:CS2007-00020302JW
      Date: 2004
      Title:ILMA Placement in Microgravity & Instructed Astronauts on Proper Usage of ILMA for Adequate Ventilation and Resuscitation in Microgravity
      Funding Source:Baylor College of Medicine and NASA
      Role:PI
      Date: 1991
      Title:Valsalva Maneuver and Cardio-Respiratory Physiology in Healthy Adults
      Funding Source:Pontifica Universidad Javeriana
      Role:PI
      Date: 1991
      Title:Hemodynamic Response in Dogs after Digitalis Administration and Cardiovascular Physiology
      Funding Source:Pontifica Universidad Javeriana
      Role:PI
      Title:ERATS RCT comparing ERAS plus multimodal analgesia and conventional thoracic epidural analgesia
      Funding Source:N/A
      Role:Co-PI
      Title:Academic
      Funding Source:PACIRA Pharmaceutical
      Role:Core Leader
      ID:Academic Grant

      Selected Publications

      Peer-Reviewed Articles

      1. Mena GE. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery in Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy for Uterine Cancer: Identifying Predictors of Same-Day Discharge. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
      2. Mena GE. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: 2026 update. Gynecologic Oncology, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
      3. Mena GE. Adherence to Multimodal Analgesia and Pulmonary Complications After Lung Surgery. Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      4. Andrzej P Kwater MD, Keyuri Popat MD, Evan J Wright MD, David C Rice MD, MD b RR, Gabriel E Mena MD. Analgesic outcomes following ultrasound-guided intercostal cryoneurolysis in oncologic thoracic surgery – A case series. JCA, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      5. Tsai E, Lasala J, Popat K, Mena G. P126 Cadaveric evaluation of local anesthetic spread in the erector spinae plane for abdominal wall sensory blockade in open gynecologic surgery. BMJ Journal, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      6. Mena GE. Impact of an enhanced recovery after surgery program on outcomes in elderly patients undergoing open gynecologic surgery. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      7. Mena GE. No increase in chronic kidney disease after postoperative acute kidney injury in gynecologic oncologic ERAS surgery. Gynecologic Oncology, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      8. Mena GE. Integration of self-hypnosis in an enhanced recovery after surgery program in gynecologic oncology - A prospective randomized trial. Gynecologic Oncology, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      9. Mena GE. Use of quadratus lumborum block in gynecologic procedures. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      10. Mena GE. Glycemic control to improve post-operative outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Results of the SUGAR (Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery) initiative. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      11. Mena GE. Severe Anaphylaxis From Remimazolam in a Mastocytosis Cancer Patient: A Case Report. Cureus, 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      12. Huepenbecker SP, Iniesta MD, Wang XS, Cain KE, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Shen SE, Basabe MS, Suki T, Garcia Lopez JE, Mena GE, Lasala JD, Williams LA, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA. Longitudinal perioperative patient-reported outcomes in open compared with minimally invasive hysterectomy. Am J Obstet Gynecol 230(2):241.e1-241.e18, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 37827271.
      13. Mena GE. Evaluation of a tiered opioid prescription algorithm in an ERAS pathway: exploring opportunities for further refinement. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      14. Taylor JS, Iniesta MD, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Cain KE, Lasala JD, Mena GE, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT. Rate of venous thromboembolism on an enhanced recovery program after gynecologic surgery. Am J Obstet Gynecol 229(2):140.e1-140.e7, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37150284.
      15. Nelson, G, Fotopoulou, C, Taylor, JS, Glaser, G, Bakkum-Gamez, JN, Meyer, LA, Stone, RL, Mena, GE, Elias, KM, Altman, AD, Bisch, SP, Ramirez, PT, Dowdy, S. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology: Addressing implementation challenges - 2023 update. Gynecol Oncol 173:58-67, 2023. e-Pub 2023.
      16. Nelson DB, Mehran RJ, Mena GE, Hofstetter WL, Vaporciyan AA, Antonoff MB, Rice DC. Enhanced recovery after surgery improves postdischarge recovery after pulmonary lobectomy. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 165(5):1731-1740.e5, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36404141.
      17. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Cata JP, Brown JK, Mehran RJ, Rice D, Mena GE. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy Does Not Impact Renal Outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery Program. Ann Thorac Surg 19(6):2059-2065, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35452665.
      18. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Ramirez PT, Iniesta-Donate M, Lasala JD, Wang XS, Williams LA, Meyer L, Mena GE. Opioid-sparing anesthesia and patient-reported outcomes after open gynecologic surgery. Can J Anaesth 69(12):1477-1492, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36224506.
      19. Hayek J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Meyer LA, Mena G, Lasala J, Iniesta MD, Suki T, Huepenbecker S, Cain K, Garcia-Lopez J, Ramirez PT. Patient outcomes and adherence to an enhanced recovery pathway for open gynecologic surgery: a 6-year single-center experience. Int J Gynecol Cancer 32(11):1443-1449, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36202425.
      20. Garcia-Nebreda M, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Ripollés-Melchor J, Abad-Motos A, Alvaro Cifuentes E, Abad-Gurumeta A, Mena GE, Grant MC, Paseiro-Crespo G. Early Return to Intended Oncologic Therapy after implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery pathway for gastric cancer surgery. Langenbecks Arch Surg 407(6):2293-2300, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35441358.
      21. Ripollés-Melchor J, Abad-Motos A, Cecconi M, Pearse R, Jaber S, Slim K, Francis N, Spinelli A, Joris J, Ioannidis O, Zarzava E, Sentürk NM, Koopman S, Goettel N, Stundner O, Vymazal T, Kocián P, El-Hussuna A, Pedziwiatr M, Gudaityte J, Latkauskas T, Santos MD, Machado H, Zahorec R, Cvetkovic A, Miric M, Georgiou M, Díez-Remesal Y, Jammer I, Mena GE, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Marino MV, Suárez-de-la-Rica A, García-Erce JA, Logroño-Ejea M, Ferrando-Ortolá C, De-Fuenmayor-Valera ML, Ugarte-Sierra B, de Andrés-Ibañez J, Abad-Gurumeta A, Pellino G, Gómez-Ríos MA, Poggioli G, Menzo-Wolthuis A, Castellano-Paulis B, Galán-Menéndez P, Aldecoa C, Ramírez-Rodríguez JM, Investigators Group ES, Audit SP, (RedGERM-SPARN) RN, Surgery (GRACE) FGFERA. Association between use of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols and postoperative complications in colorectal surgery in Europe: The EuroPOWER international observational study. J Clin Anesth 80:110752, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35405517.
      22. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Ripolles-Melchor J, Abad-Motos A, Mingu IR, Moreno-Jurado N, Martínez-Durán F, Pérez-Martínez I, Abad-Gurumeta A, FuenMayor-Varela ML, Mena GE, Grant MC. Association between enrollment in an enhanced recovery program for colorectal cancer surgery and long‐term recurrence and survival. J Surg Oncol 125(8):1269-1276, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35234283.
      23. Agusti N, Zorrilla Vaca A, Segarra-Vidal B, Iniesta MD, Mena G, Pareja R, Dos Reis R, Ramirez PT. Outcomes of Open Radical Hysterectomy Following Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program. Int J Gynecol Cancer 32(4):480-485, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35264404.
      24. Galarza-Prado AM, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Healy R, Ripollés J, Abad-Motos A, Nozal-Mateo B, Del Rio S, Caballero-Lozada AF, Stone A, Mena GE, Grant MC. Patient Characteristics Influencing Adherence to Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Colorectal Surgery: a Multicentric Prospective Study. J Gastrointest Surg 26(4):911-916, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35059982.
      25. Mena GE, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Vaporciyan A, Mehran R, Lasala JD, Williams W, Patel C, Woodward T, Kruse B, Joshi G, Rice D. Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine Infusions in an Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery Program: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 36(4):1064-1072, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34690059.
      26. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Rice D, Brown JK, Antonoff M, Sepesi B, Hofstetter W, Swisher S, Walsh G, Vaporciyan A, Mehran R, Hagberg C, Mena GE. Sustained reduction of discharge opioid prescriptions in an enhanced recovery after thoracic surgery program: A multilevel generalized linear model. Surgery 171(2):504-510, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34740455.
      27. Rice D, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Mena G, Cata J, Thall P, Milton D, Correa A, Woodard T, Antonoff M, Hofstetter W, Roth J, Sepesi B, Swisher S, Walsh G, Vaporciyan A, Mehran R. Matched Pairs Comparison of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway Versus Conventional Management on Opioid Exposure and Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Lung Surgery. Ann Surg 274(6):1099-1106, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32229762.
      28. Rice D, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Mena G, Cata J, Thall P, Milton D, Correa A, Woodard T, Antonoff M, Hofstetter W, Roth J, Sepesi B, Swisher S, Walsh G, Vaporciyan A, Mehran R. Matched Pairs Comparison of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway Versus Conventional Management on Opioid Exposure and Pain Control in Patients Undergoing Lung Surgery. Ann Surg 274(6):1099-1106, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32229762.
      29. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Feldman H, Antonoff M, Brown JK, Mehran R, Rajaram R, Rice D, Vaporciyan A, Mena GE. Single Chest Tube Practice Reduces Discharge Opioid Prescriptions Without Increasing Pulmonary Complications After Thoracic Surgery. The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon 233(5), 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      30. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Rice D, Brown JK, Antonoff M, Sepesi B, Hofstetter W, Swisher S, Walsh G, Vaporciyan A, Mehran R, Hagberg C, Mena G. Sustained Reduction of discharge Opioid Prescriptions in an Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery program:A Multilevel Generalized Model Analysis. Surgery 6060(21), 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      31. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Stone AB, Ripolles-Melchor J, Abad-Motos A, Ramirez-Rodriguez JM, Galan-Menendez P, Mena GE, Grant MC, POWER Study) PIG(ARPI. Institutional Factors Associated with Adherence to Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Colorectal Surgery: Secondary Analysis of a Multicenter Study. J Clin Anesth 74:110378, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34144497.
      32. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Stone AB, Ripolles-Melchor J, Mena GE, Renedo-Corcostegui P. Institutional Factors Associated to Adherence to Enhanced Recovery Protocols for Colorectal Surgery:Secondary Analysis of a Multicenter Study. Journal of Clinical Anesthesia 74, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      33. Hayek J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Meyer LA, Mena GE, Lasala J, Iniesta M, Suki T, Cain C, Lopez J, Ramirez PT. Patient Outcomes and Adherence to an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Open Gynecologic Oncology Surgery: A 5-Year Single Center Experience. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer 31(4), 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      34. Taylor JS, Donate M, Cain K, Lasala J, Mena GE, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT. Rate of Venous Thromboembolism in Gynecologic Patients on an ERAS Pathway. Journal of Clinical Oncology 39, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      35. Huepenbecker SP, Iniesta MD, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Ramirez PT, Cain KE, Vaughn M, Cata JP, Mena GE, Lasala J, Meyer LA. Incidence of Acute Kidney Injury after Open Gynecologic Surgery in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway. Gynecol Oncol 163(2):191-198, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34400005.
      36. Idowu O, Ifeanyi-Pillette I, Owusu-Agyemang P, Holmes A, Kwater P, Jackson T, Mena G, Lasala J, Heir JS. The Quantra Hemostasis Analyzer Compared to Thromboelastography (TEG) in the Surgical Oncologic Population: A Prospective Observational Trial. J Surg Oncol 124(5):894-905, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34137038.
      37. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Ripolles-Melchor J, Motos AA, Mingu IR, Moreno-Jurado N, Martinez-Duran F, Perez-Martinez I, Gurumeta AA, Fuenmayor Varela ML, Mena GE, Grant MC. Association Between Enrollment in an Enhanced Recovery program for Colorectal Cancer Surgery and Long-Term Recurrence and Survival, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      38. Mena GE, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Vaporciyan A, Mehran R, Lasala J, Williams W, Patel C, Woodward T, Kruse B, Joshi G, Rice D. Intraoperative Dexmedetomidine and Ketamine Infusions in an Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery Program:A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      39. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mena GE, Cata J, Healy R, Grant MC. Enhanced Recovery Programs for Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: Results From a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. Am Surg 87(9):3134820954846, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33375852.
      40. Corsini EM, Mitchell KG, Zhou N, Antonoff MB, Mehran RJ, Mena GE, Rajaram R, Roth JA, Sepesi B, Swisher SG, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh GL, Rice DC, Hofstetter WL. Liposomal Bupivacaine Intercostal Block Is Important for Reduction of Pulmonary Complications. Ann Thorac Surg 111(2), 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33129774.
      41. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mena GE, Ripolles-Melchor J, Abad-Motos A, Aldecoa C, Lorente JV, Ramirez-Rodriguez JM, Grant MC. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy and Postoperative Outcomes in an Enhanced Recovery Program for Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Score-Matched Multicenter Study. Am Surg 87(8):1189-1195, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33342254.
      42. Corsini EM, Mitchell KG, Zhou N, Antonoff MB, Mehran RJ, Mena GE, Rajaram R, Roth JA, Sepesi B, Swisher SG, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh GL, Rice DC, Hofstetter WL. Liposomal Bupivacaine Intercostal Block is Important for Reduction of Pulmonary Complications. Ann Thorac Surg 111(2):423-429, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33129774.
      43. Huepenbecker S, Hillman RT, Iniesta MD, Chen T, Cain K, Mena G, Lasala J, Wang XS, Williams L, Taylor JS, Lu KH, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA. Impact of a Tiered Discharge Opioid Algorithm on Prescriptions and Patient-Reported Outcomes After Open Gynecologic Surgery. Int J Gynecol Cancer 31(7):1052-1060, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34135073.
      44. Lasala J, Mena GE, Iniesta MD, Cata J, Pitcher B, Wendell W, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Cain K, Basabe M, Suki T, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT. Impact of Anesthesia Technique on Post-Operative Opioid Use in Open Gynecologic Surgery in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway. Int J Gynecol Cancer 31(4):569-574, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33483432.
      45. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mena GE, Ripolles-Melchor J, Lorente JV, Ramirez-Rodriguez JJM, Grant MC. Risk factors for acute kidney injury in an enhanced recovery pathway for colorectal surgery. Surgery Today 51(4):537-544, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32785846.
      46. Cain KE, Iniesta MD, Fellman BM, Suki TS, Siverand A, Corzo C, Lasala JD, Cata JP, Mena GE, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT. Effect of preoperative intravenous vs oral acetaminophen on postoperative opioid consumption in an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program in patients undergoing open gynecologic oncology surgery. Gynecol Oncol 160(2):464-468, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33298309.
      47. Corsini EM, Hofstetter WL, Group MD. Ketorolac use and anastomotic leak in patients with esophageal cancer. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 161(2):448-454, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32340809.
      48. Hillman RT, Iniesta MD, Shi Q, Suki T, Chen T, Cain K, Williams L, Wang XS, Taylor JS, Mena G, Lasala J, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA. Longitudinal patient-reported outcomes and restrictive opioid prescribing after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. Int J Gynecol Cancer 31(1):114-121, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33158876.
      49. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mena GE, Cata J, Healy R, Grant M. Enhanced Recovery Programs for Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury:Results from a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies. The American Surgeon 87(9), 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      50. Hillman RT, Iniesta MD, Shi Q, Suki T, Chen T, Cain K, Williams L, Wang XS, Taylor JS, Mena G, Lasala J, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA. Longitudinal Patient-Reported Outcomes and Restrictive Opioid Prescribing after Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery. Int J Gynecol Cancer 31(1):114-121, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 33158876.
      51. Vaughn MM, Iniesta MD, Pitcher BN, Mena GE, Lasala JD, Ramirez PT, Meyer L. Factors Associated With Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) In Patients Undergoing Surgery On An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway. Gynecologic Oncology, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      52. Harrison R, Iniesta MD, Pitcher B, Ramirez PT, Cain K, Siverand AM, Mena G, Lasala J, Meyer LA. Enhanced Recovery for Obese Patients Undergoing Gynecologic Cancer Surgery. Int J Gynecol Cancer 30(10):1595-1602, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32848023.
      53. Hillman RT, Iniesta MD, Suki T, Cain KE, Williams LA, Wang XS, Taylor JS, Mena GE, Lasala JD, Ramirez PT, Meyer L. Implementation of a Restrictive Discharge Opioid Algorithm After Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery: Impact on Patient-Reported Outcomes and Refill Requests. Gynecologic Oncology, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      54. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mena GE, Ripolles-Melchor J, Lorente JV, Ramirez-Rodriguez JJM, Grant MC. Risk Factors for Acute Kidney Injury in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Colorectal Surgery. Surg Today. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32785846.
      55. Meyer LA, Corzo C, Iniesta MD, Munsell M, Shi Q, Pitcher B, Lasala J, Cain KE, Wang XS, Mena G, Ramirez PT. A Prospective Randomized Trial Comparing Liposomal Bupivacaine vs Standard Bupivacaine Wound Infiltration in Open Gynecologic Surgery on an Enhanced Recovery Pathway. Am J Obstet Gynecol. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 32682856.
      56. Huepenbecker, S Iniesta M, Ramirez P, Pitcher B, Vaughn M, Mena G, Lasala J, Meyer L. Factors Associated With Acute Kidney Injury In Patients Undergoing Open Gynecologic Surgery On An Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway. Int J Gynecol Cancer, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      57. Iniesta MD, Lasala J, Mena G, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Salvo G, Pitcher B, Washington LD, Harris M, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT. Impact of Compliance with an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Pathway on Patient Outcomes in Open Gynecologic Surgery. Int J Gynecol Cancer 29(9):1417-1424, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31601647.
      58. Nelson G, Bakkum-Gamez J, Kalogera E, Glaser G, Altman A, Meyer LA, Taylor JS, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Mena G, Scott M, Gillis C, Elias K, Wijk L, Huang J, Nygren J, Ljungqvist O, Ramirez PT, Dowdy SC. Guidelines for Perioperative Care in Gynecologic/Oncology: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society Recommendations-2019 Update. Int J Gynecol Cancer 29(4):651-668, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30877144.
      59. Marcus RK, Lillemoe HA, Rice DC, Mena G, Bednarski BK, Speer BB, Ramirez PT, Lasala JD, Navai N, Williams WH, Kim BJ, Voss RK, Gottumukkala VN, Aloia TA. Determining the Safety and Efficacy of Enhanced Recovery Protocols in Major Oncologic Surgery: An Institutional NSQIP Analysis. Ann Surg Oncol 26(3):1023-1030, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30627879.
      60. Van Haren RM, Mehran RJ, Correa AM, Antonoff MB, Baker CM, Woodard TC, Hoftetter WL, Mena GE, Roth JA, Sepesi B, Swhisher SG, Vaporciyan AA, Walsh GL, Rice DC. Enhanced Recovery Decreases Pulmonary and Cardiac Complications Following Thoracotomy for Lung Cancer. Ann Thoracic Surg, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29530770.
      61. Du KN, Feng L, Newhouse A, Mehta J, Lasala J, Mena GE, Hosftetter WL, Cata JP. Effects of Intraoperative Opioid Use on Recurrence-Free and Overall Survival in Patients with Esophageal Adenocarcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinoma. Anasthesia & Analgesia, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      62. Nelson G, Dowdy SC, Lasala J, Mena G, Bakkum-Gamez J, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Ramirez PT. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) in gynecologic oncology - Practical considerations for program development. Gynecol Oncol 147(3):617-620, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28947172.
      63. Afonso AM, Newman MI, Seeley N, Hutchins J, Smith KL, Mena G, Selber JC, Saint-Cyr MH, Gadsden JC. Multimodal Analgesia in Breast Surgical Procedures: Technical and Pharmacological Considerations for Liposomal Bupivacaine Use. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open 5(9):e1480, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 29062649.
      64. Lasala TJ, Soliz J, Wilks J, Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Singh J, Mena G. Extubating Techniques for the Difficult Airway. Int J Anesthetic Anesthiol 4(1), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      65. Mehran RJ, Martin LW, Baker CM, Mena GE, Rice DC. Pain Management in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway After Thoracic Surgical Procedures. Ann Thorac Surg 102(6):e595-e596, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27847094.
      66. Lasala J, Patino MA, Mena G, Vachhani S, Moon T, Bui T, Tsai J. Severe perioperative bleeding in renal cell carcinoma after elective pericardiocentesis associated left ventricular puncture: case report. Medwave 16(6):e6494, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27420728.
      67. Lee BM, Rodriguez A, Mena G, Gottumukkala V, Mehran RJ, Rice DC, Feng L, Yu J, Cata JP. Platelet-to-Lymphocyte Ratio and Use of NSAIDs During the Perioperative Period as Prognostic Indicators in Patients With NSCLC Undergoing Surgery. Cancer Control 23(3):284-94, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27556669.
      68. Lasala JD, Heir JS, Mena GE, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Munsell MF, Salvo G, Cata JP, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain KE, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP) in gynaecologic oncology: Has the development of a preoperative order set improved compliance for preventive analgesia and deep venous thromboembolic (DVT) prophylaxis?. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e44, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531708.
      69. Lasala JD, Heir JS, Mena GE, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Munsell MF, Salvo G, Cata JP, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain KE, Ramirez PT. Impact of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP) on postoperative renal function: Is euvolemia ideal for all or only a select few?. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531707.
      70. Lasala JD, Heir JS, Mena GE, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Munsell MF, Salvo G, Cata JP, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP) in gynaecologic oncology: an approach for all ages or just for the young at heart?. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531706.
      71. Salvo G, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Larissa MA, Nick AM, Cain KE, Mena G, Munsell MF, Earles T, Ramirez PT. Bowel surgery in an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP) for gynaecologic surgery: Is recovery still enhanced or do we need to take a step back?. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e41, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531701.
      72. Lasala JD, Heir JS, Mena GE, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Munsell MF, Salvo G, Cata JP, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain KE, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP) gynaecologic oncology: How much did intra-operative opioid administration decrease in first year post implementation?. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e42-e43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531702.
      73. Salvo G, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Meyer LA, Nick AM, Cain KE, Mena G, Munsell M, Earles T, Ramirez PT. Correlation of Body Mass Index (BMI) and perioperative outcomes in patients on an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP): Are obese patients at a disadvantage or do all have the same benefit?. Clin Nutr ESPEN 12:e41, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531700.
      74. Cata JP, Gutierrez C, Mehran RJ, Rice D, Nates J, Feng L, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Martinez F, Mena G, Gottumukkala V. Preoperative anemia, blood transfusion, and neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in patients with stage i non-small cell lung cancer. Cancer Cell Microenviron 3(1):e1116, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26949721.
      75. Rice DC, Cata JP, Mena GE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Correa AM, Mehran RJ. Posterior Intercostal Nerve Block With Liposomal Bupivacaine: An Alternative to Thoracic Epidural Analgesia. Ann Thorac Surg 99(6):1953-60, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25912739.
      76. Vachhani S, Tsai J Lasala J, Zavala A, Williams U, Mena G, Potylchansky E, Dang A. Multidisciplinary Management of Rare Metastatic Thyroid Cancer with Superior Vena Cava Involvement. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      77. Graybill WS, Frumovitz M, Nick AM, Wei C, Mena GE, Soliman PT, dos Reis R, Schmeler KM, Ramirez PT. Impact of smoking on perioperative pulmonary and upper respiratory complications after laparoscopic gynecologic surgery. Gynecol Oncol 125(3):556-60, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22433464.

      Review Articles

      1. Ovsak GG, Mena GE, Lasala JD. Intraoperative Management for Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. Clin Obstet Gynecol 68(4):491-500, 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 41066393.
      2. Nelson, G, Fotopoulou, C, Taylor, JS, Glaser, G, Bakkum-Gamez, JN, Meyer, LA, Stone, RL, Mena, GE, Elias, KM, Altman, AD, Bisch, SP, Ramirez, PT, Dowdy, S. Enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS®) society guidelines for gynecologic oncology. Gynecologic oncology 173:58-67, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37086524.
      3. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mena GE, Ramirez PT, Lee BH, Sideris A, Wu CL. Effectiveness of Perioperative Opioid Educational Initiatives: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Anesth Analg 134(5):940-951, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34125081.
      4. Cata JP, Lasala JD, Williams W, Mena GE. Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma Surgery: A Clinical Update for the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 33(9):2537-2545, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30219643.
      5. Cata JP, Lasala J, Mena GE, Mehran JR. Anesthetic Considerations for Mediastinal Staging Procedures for Lung Cancer. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 32(2):893-900, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29174661.
      6. Miralpeix E, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Cata J, Lasala J, Mena GE, Gottumukkala V, Iniesta-Donate M, Salvo G, Ramirez PT. A call for new standard of care in perioperative gynecologic oncology practice: Impact of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) programs. Gynecol Oncol 141(2):371-8, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26906066.

      Professional Educational Materials

      1. Mena GM. Wrote and Produced Several Preventive Medicine and Educational Documentaries for National Television, 1996.

      Other Articles

      1. Nelson, G, Fotopoulou, C, Taylor, JS, Glaser, G, Bakkum-Gamez, JN, Meyer, LA, Stone, RL, Mena, GE, Elias, KM, Altman, AD, Bisch, SP, Ramirez, PT, Dowdy, S Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS®) Society Guidelines for Gynecologic Oncology. Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey 78(8):476-477, 2023.

      Abstracts

      1. Mena GE. Impact of general anesthesia technique on opioid utilization in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) for gynecologic oncology: A 10-year retrospective analysis. 12th ERAS World Congress, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
      2. Mena GE. Postoperative opioid utilization across anesthetic techniques in gynecologic oncology patients undergoing ERAS: A 10-year institutional analysis. 12th ERAS World Congress, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
      3. Mena GE. From trend to truth: A 10-year analysis confirms and expands opioid-sparing benefits of total intravenous anesthesia (TIVA) in gynecologic oncology ERAS a comparative follow-up to the initial 4-year cohort. 12th ERAS World Congress, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 72103231.
      4. Mena GE. Optimizing Perioperative Carbohydrate Loading in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Patients on GLP-1 (Glucagon Like Peptide 1) Agonists: A Proposal for Practice Update. 11th ERAS World Congress, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      5. Mena GE. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program: An Approach for all ages or just for the young at heart?. 11th ERAS World Congress, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      6. Mena GE. Cadaveric evaluation of local anesthetic spread in the erector spinae plane for abdominal wall sensory blockade in open gynecologic surgery. European Society of Regional Anesthesia, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
      7. Mena GE. Correction of hyperglycemia to improve postoperative outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. American Society of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine (ASER), 2024. e-Pub 2024.
      8. Nelson D, Rice D, Mena G, Mehran R, Vaporciyan A. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Accelerates Post-Discharge Recovery After Pulmonary Lobectomy. AATS, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      9. Mena GE. Patient-reported post-discharge opioid use after abdominal gynecologic surgery in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      10. Mena GE. Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR) Initiative: Sweet results through quality improvement. Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      11. Mena GE. HERO-Trial: Integration of Self-Hypnosis in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
      12. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Feldman H, Antonoff M, Mena GE, Correa A, Mehran RJ, Rajaram R, Rice D, Ara Vaporciyan GEM. Single Chest Tube Practice Reduces Discharge Opioid Prescriptions Without Increase Pulmonary Complications After Thoracic Surgery. Journal of the American College of Surgeons 233(5), 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      13. Taylor JS, Donate M, Cain K, Lasala J, Mena GE, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT. Rate of Venous Thromboembolism in Gynecologic Patients on an ERAS Pathway. ASCO, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      14. Mena GE, Holmes AA, Lasala J, Brown P, Idowu O, Brown J, Rahlfs TF. Goal-Directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT) implementation in Gynecologic Oncologic ERAS: Impact on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Value-Based Quality Care. World Congress of Anesthesiology, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      15. Gabriel E Mena MD, Andres Zorrilla-Vaca MD, Ara Vaporciyan MD, Reza Mehran MD, Javier D Lasala MD, Wendell Williams MD, Carla Patel RN, TaCharra Woodward RN, Brittany Kruse MA, David Rice MD. Multimodal Intravenous Anesthesia in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Thoracic Oncologic Patients: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiology, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      16. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Rice D, Woodward T, Patel C, Brown J, Antonoff M, Sepesi B, Hofstetter W, Swisher S, Vaporciyan A, Mehran R, Mena G. Sustained Reduction of Discharge Opioid Prescriptions Within an Enhanced Recovery Program for Thoracic Surgery. Society of Thoracic Surgery, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
      17. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Ensor J, Kwater P, Mirza K, Moon T, Lim J, Ruiz J, Vachhani S, Brown J, Mena G. Changes of Pulse Contour Measurements and Hemodynamic Variations in Thoracic Surgery Under Lateral Decubitus Positioning and One-Lung Ventilation. American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) International Thoracic Oncologic Surgery Summit, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      18. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Mena G, Ripolles-Melchor J, Grant MC. Goal-directed Fluid Therapy And Postoperative Outcomes In An Enhanced Recovery Program For Colorectal Surgery: A Propensity Matched Multicenter. American Society of Anesthesiology, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
      19. Mena GE, Obeidat SS, Lim J, Vachhani S, Lasala J, Kwater P, Brown J. Pulmonary Thrombectomy during radical nephrectomy for renal cell cancer: The role of Transesophageal Echocardiography. Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      20. Zorrilla-Vaca A, BSc, Mena GE, MD, Cata JP, MD, Grant MC, MD. Enhanced Recovery After Colorectal Surgery and Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury: A Meta-Analysis. American Society of Anesthesiology, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      21. Lasala JD, Donate MI, Pitcher B, Cain K, Mena G, Siverand A, Suki T, Meyer LA, Ramirez PT. Effect of Anesthesia technique on intra-operative and post-operative morphine equivalent daily dose (MEDD) in open gynecologic surgery in an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway. ERAS World Congress, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      22. Lasala JD, Shi Q, Iniesta MD, Williams LA, Wang S, Mena GE, Veum S, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA. Does Anesthesia Technique Have an effect on Patient Reported Outcomes (PROs) in patients on an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program?. ERAS World Congress, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
      23. Mena GE, Spee B, Lasala J. Severe Venous Gas Embolism During Laparoscopic Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery. 72nd PGA Society, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      24. Haren RV, Mehran R, Correa A, Antonoff M, Baker C, Hofstettre W, Mena G, Roth J, Sepesi B, Swisher S, Vaporciyan A, Walsh G, Rice D. Enhanced Recovery Protocol Decreases Pulmonary and Cardiac Complications Following Thoracotomy for Primary Lung Cancer. Society Thoracic Surgery, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
      25. Lasala JD, Mena GE, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Iniesta MD, Corzo C, Meyer LA, Salvo G, Munsell MF, Speer BB, Cata JP, Ifeanyi IC, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program in Gynecologic Surgery: The Role of the Anesthesiologist in opioid sparing. Clin Nutr ESPEN 19:81, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      26. Lasala JD, Mena GE, Iniesta MD, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Meyer LA, Salvo G, Corzo C, Munsell MF, Heir JS, Ifeanyi IC, Cata JP, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. Impact of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program on Postoperative Renal Function. Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
      27. Lasala JD, Nick AM, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA, Cain KE, Munsell MF, Iniesta MD, Ifeany, IC, Singh JH, Moon Calderson T, Kwater P, Tsai J, Vachhani S, Cata JP, Mena GE. Decreased Intra-operative opioid consumption following Institution of Enhanced Recovery Program in Open Gynecologic Surgery. Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2016 Annual Meeting on Women’s Cancer, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      28. Lasala JD, Heir JS, Mena GE, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Munsell MF, Salvo G, Cata JP, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain KE, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) gynecologic oncology: How much did intra-operative opioid administration decrease in first year post implementation?. Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531702.
      29. Lasala JD, Heir JS, Mena GE, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Munsell MF, Salvo G, Cata JP, Ifeanyi I, Gottumukkala V, Cain KE, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology: Has the Development of a Preoperative Order Set Improved Compliance for Preventive Analgesia and Deep Venous Thromboembolic (DVT) Prophylaxis?. Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531708.
      30. Salvo G, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Meyer LA, Nick AM, Cain KE, Mena G, Munsell M, Earles T, Ramirez PT. Correlation of Body Mass Index (BMI) and Perioperative Outcomes in Patients on an Enhanced Recovery Programme (ESRP): Are Obese Patients at a Disadvantage or Do All Have the Same Benefit?. Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531700.
      31. Lasala JD, Heir JS, Mena GE, Nick AM, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Munsell MF, Salvo G, Cata JP, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in gynecologic oncology: an approach for all ages or just for the young at heart?. Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531706.
      32. Lasala JD, Nick AM, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA, Cain KE, Munsell MF, Iniesta MD, Ifeany, IC, Singh JH, Moon Calderson T, Kwater P, Tsai J, Vachhani S, Cata JP, Mena GE. Decreased intraoperative opioid consumption following institution of enhanced recovery program in open gynecologic surgery. Gynecologic Oncology, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
      33. Salvo G, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Larissa MA, Nick AM, Cain KE, Mena G, Munsell MF, Earles T, Ramirez PT. Bowel surgery in an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) for gynecologic surgery: Is recovery still enhanced or do we need to take a step back?. Clin Nutr ESPEN, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531701.
      34. Vachhani S, Tsai JY, Moon T, Lasala J, Dang A, Zavala A, Williams U, Mena G, Potylchansky E. Multidisciplinary Management of Rare Metastatic Thyroid Cancer with Superior Vena Cava Involvement. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 1(8), 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      35. Vachhani S, Tsai JY, Moon T, Lasala J, Dang A, Zavala A, Williams U, Mena G, Potylchansky E. Multidisciplinary Management of Rare Metastatic Thyroid Cancer with Superior Vena Cava Involvement. Open Journal of Clinical & Medical Case Reports 1(8):1047, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      36. Mena GE, Rodriguez AR, Lasala J, Speer B, Vachanni S, Tsai J. The effects of Lateral Positioning and One Lung Ventilation on Stroke Volume Variation using Pulse Contour Analysis and their Pivotal Role for Precise Fluid Management using Goal-Directed Therapy in Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS): A Prospective Study. European Society of Anesthesiology Journal, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      37. Moon T, Vachhani S, Kwater P, Ensor J, Tsai J, Mena GE. The effects of Lateral Positioning and One Lung Ventilation on Stroke Volume Variation using Pulse Contour Measurements: A Prospective Study. 37th SCA Annual Meeting & Workshops/15th ICCVA, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      38. Di A, Lasala J, Branchs J, Vachanni S, Moon T, Tsai J, Mena G. Echocardiography did not provide a predictive value for postoperative atrial fibrillation in lung and esophageal cancer surgery. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      39. Fleming ND, Crane E, Mena GE, Iliescu C, Munsell M, Nick AM, Ramirez PT. Does Perceived Stress Correlate with Cardiovascular Stress when Teaching Gynecologic Oncologic Staging Procedures to Fellowship Trainees?. European Society of Gynecologic Oncology 141:184, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      40. Lasala JD, Meyer LA, Nick AM, Ramirez P, Mena GE, Cata JP, Gottumukkala V, Kwater P, Hancher-Hodges S, Cain K, Harris M, Palmer L. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Pathway: Improving Compliance With Key Elements of Preoperative Care. Can J Anesth(62):683-720, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
      41. Lasala JD, Mena GE. Dexmedetomidine does not reduce atrial fibrillation after esophageal cancer surgery. International Anesthesia Research Society: IARS, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
      42. Mena GE. State of the Art Anesthetic management for robotic surgery. RAMSES Journal (Robotic Assisted Microsurgery and Endoscopic Surgery Society), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
      43. Spannuth WA, Frumovitz M, Nick A, Mena GE, Soliman PT, Dos Reis R, Ramirez PT. Impact of smoking on perioperative pulmonary complications in laparoscopic surgery. 39th AGGL Congress, Las Vegas, NV, 2010. e-Pub 2010.
      44. Shitanshu U, Frunmowitz M, Nick AM, dos Reis R, Mena G, Soliman P, Schmeler KM, Ramirez PT. Time under anesthesia: A poor predictor of outcome in laparoscopic surgery, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
      45. Purugganan R, Riedel B, Norman P, Thakar D, Jackson T, Singh Heir J, Mena G, Mirza K, Kwater P, Cerny J, Ferson D. The Value of Video Laryngoscopy for Double Lumen Tube Placement. Abstract submitted to the Society of Airway Management Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, 9/14-16/2007, 2007. e-Pub 2007.
      46. Mena G. Coronary Artery Bypass in an Achondroplastic Dwarf:Anesthetic Considerations. American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting in Chicago, Il, 2006, 2006. e-Pub 2006.
      47. Wali A, Suresh M, Mena, GE, Jahangir R, Imiak S, Vadhera R, P:alacios Q, Munnur U, Longmire S. Determination of dose response for intrathecal repivacaine in laboring parturients. Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting In Montreal, Canada, 2000, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
      48. Munner U, Mena G, Suresh M, Rivers J, Bandi V, Palacios Q, Wali A, Longmire S. Critical illness in pregnancy in an inner city hospital. The American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, 2000, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
      49. Wali A, Suresh M, Mena G, Jahangir R, Imiak S, Vadhera R, Palacios Q, Munnur U, Longmire S. Determination of dose response for intrathecal repivacaine in laboring parturients. The American Society of Anesthesiology Annual Meeting in San Francisco, Calif.. 2000, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
      50. Munner U, Mena G, RIvers J, Bandi V, Palacios Q, Wali A, Longmire S, Gardner M, Guntupalli K. Critical illness in pregnancy in an inner city hospital. The Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology Annual Meeting in Montreal, Canada 2000, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
      51. Lasala J, Ovsak G, Soliz J, Donate M, Meyer L, Wilke RN, Taylor JS, Mena GE. Postoperative Shivering May Represent Promethazine Associated Extrapyramidal Symptoms Rather Than Hypothermia in an Enhanced Recovery Cohort.
      52. Mena GE. Anesthetic Considerations for Robotic-Assisted Prophylactic Bilateral Nipple Sparing Mastectomy. Robotic Assisted Microscopic and Endoscopic Society (RAMSES).
      53. Mena GE. Anesthetic Considerations for Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS). Robotic Assisted Microscopic and Endoscopic Society (RAMSES).
      54. Mena GE. Airway management for Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery One-Lung Ventilation with AMBU VivaSifght 2. Robotic Assited Microscopic and Endoscopic Society (RAMSES).
      55. Mena GE. In-Hospital Opioid Use and Opioid Prescriptions at Discharge in Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery versus Open Thoracotomy in an ERAS Program. Robotic Assisted Microscopic and Endoscopic Society (RAMSES).
      56. Brown J, Lasala J, Soliz MD, Lim J, Jackson T, Mena G. Pushing the Limits: Expanding BMI Thresholds for Ambulatory Surgery Does Not Increase Case Volume and May Compromise Safety.
      57. Jackson T, Lasala J, Soliz J, Lim J, Brown J, Mena G. Enhanced Airway Management in Robotic Microsurgery: The Role of Continuous Endotracheal Visualization for Safety and Precision.
      58. Lasala J, Mena G, Brown J, Jackson T, Lim J, Soliz J. Innovative Video Laryngoscopy: Performance Evaluation of a Novel System Featuring Hyperangulated and Channeled Blades with Integrated Dual-View Capability.
      59. Lim J, Brown J, Melton C, Jackson T, Lasala J, Soliz J, Gabriel E Mena MD. Bilateral Otorrhagia During Da Vinci Robotic- Assisted Partial Nephrectomy.
      60. Soliz J, Lasala J, Jackson T, Brown J, Lim J, Mena G. Enhancing Postoperative Recovery in DIEP Flap Reconstruction: An Anesthesiologist’s Perspective on Quadratus Lumborum Block Catheters.
      61. Brown J, Silott PF, Iguaran J, Melton C, Nandyal S, Mena GE. Frayed but Not Forgotten: Multidisciplinary Management of Intraoperative Retained Arterial Guidewire Fragment.
      62. Lasala J, Ovsak G, Soliz J, Donate M, Meyer L, Wilke RN, Taylor JS, Mena GE. Perioperative Ketamine Is Associated with Attenuated Postoperative Inflammatory Response and Delayed Gastrointestinal Recovery in an Enhanced Recovery Cohort.

      Book Chapters

      1. Mena GE. Intraoperative Management for Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. In: Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology. Wolters Kluwer, 2025.
      2. Vaca AZ, Lasala J, Mena G. Updates in Enhanced Recovery Pathways for Gynecological Surgery. In: Anesthesiology Clinics. 1. El Selvier, 2022.
      3. Zorrilla-Vaca A, Lasala J, Grant M, Mena G. Enhanced Recovery and Gynecological Major Surgery. In: Anesthesiology Clinics, 2021.
      4. Mena G, Lasala J. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) in Thoracic Surgery. In: Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery. Peter Slinger 3rd edition, 2017.
      5. Brian A, Ferson D, Verghese C, Mena G. Laryngeal Mask Airway. In: Benumof's Airway Management, Principles and Practice, 3rd Ed. ElSevier, 2015.
      6. Mena G. Intra-Operative Monitoring. In: Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery, 2010.
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