Javier D. Lasala, M.D.
Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Deputy Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Vice Chair Clinical Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology & PeriOper Med, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2007 | University of Puerto Rico, San Juan, PR, MD |
| 2003 | University of Arizona Tucson, Tucson, Arizona, US, General Biology, BS |
Postgraduate Training
| 2011-2012 | Clinical Fellowship, Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas |
| 2008-2011 | Clinical Residency, Anesthesiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, New York |
| 2007-2008 | Transitional Year Internship, Ponce School of Medicine, Ponce, Puerto Rico |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2023 | American Board Of Anesthesiology - Recertification |
| 2012 | American Board of Anesthesiology |
| 2012 | National Board of Echocardiography, Advanced Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2024
Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2013 - 2018
Instructor, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2013
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Vice Chair Clinical Affairs, Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2021 - Present
Thoracic Anesthesia Staffing Director, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2021
Other Professional Positions
Faculty Senate, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2020
Assistant Clinical Director, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2017 - 2021
Consultant/Collaborator, Anesthesiology and Surgical Oncology Research Group (ASORG), Houston, TX, 2016 - Present
Cancer Network Consultant for Enhanced Recovery after Surgery in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, MD Anderson Cancer Network, Houston, TX, 2015 - 2022
Delegate, Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2016
Chief Resident Anesthesiology, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2010 - 2011
Residency Advisory Committee Member, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2009 - 2010
NYSSA Program Delegate, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2009 - 2010
Graduate Medical Education Committee Resident Representative, SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY, 2009 - 2010
Institutional Committee Activities
Vice Chair, OR Advisory Committee, 2023 - Present
Vice Chair, OR Block Working Committee, 2023 - Present
Committee Member, Department of Anesthesia Internal Chair Search Committee, 2020 - 2020
Committee Member, Department of Anesthesia Faculty Recruitment Committee, 2019 - Present
Anesthesia Co-Lead, ERATS - Enhanced Recovery after Thoracic Surgery, 2018 - Present
Committee Member and Anesthesia Team Lead, Enhanced Recovery after Surgery - Gynecologic Team, 2014 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2023 | Educator of the Year - 2023, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2011 | Resident of the Year, SUNY Upstate Medical University |
| 2010 | Chief Resident, SUNY Upstate Medical University |
| 2007 | Magna Cum Laude, University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine |
| 2003 | Cum Laude, University of Arizona |
| 2001 | Dean's List with Distinction, University of Arizona |
| 2001 | Honorable Mention, University of Arizona |
| 2000 | Dean's List, University of Arizona |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2015. Massive Blood Transfusion in the OR. Conference. Massive Blood Transfusion in the OR. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Panel. Conference. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Panel. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. GAP Update on ERAS for GYN Surgery. Conference. GAP Update on ERAS for GYN Surgery. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Grand Rounds: "Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Intra-Operative Management". Conference. Grand Rounds: "Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Intra-Operative Management". Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Grand Rounds: "Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Intra-Operative Management". Conference. Grand Rounds: "Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Intra-Operative Management". Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2014. Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access. Conference. Ultrasound Guidance for Vascular Access. Lost Pines, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2024. Anesthesiology First Start Delay Due to Anesthesia Consents: Impact of Departmental Intervention to Decrease Delays. Conference. Anesthesiology First Start Delay Due to Anesthesia Consents: Impact of Departmental Intervention to Decrease Delays. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2024. Cost and Personnel Savings in a 23-Hour Surgical Center: Physician Anesthesiologists vs. Certified Nurse Anethetist Back up 2nd Call System. Conference. Cost and Personnel Savings in a 23-Hour Surgical Center: Physician Anesthesiologists vs. Certified Nurse Anethetist Back up 2nd Call System. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2024. Optmizing Anesthesiology Department Efficiency: A Case for Reducing Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Overtime. Conference. Optmizing Anesthesiology Department Efficiency: A Case for Reducing Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Overtime. Scottsdale, AZ, US.
- 2023. Arterial Line Waveform Variablity during spine surgery for resection of invasive intrathoracic chondrosacroma. Conference. Arterial Line Waveform Variablity during spine surgery for resection of invasive intrathoracic chondrosacroma. New York, NY, US.
- 2022. What a surgeon should know about Anesthesiology. Conference. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2022. In-Hospital Opioid Use and Opioid Prescriptions at Discharge in Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery versus Open Thoracotomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program. Conference. In-Hospital Opioid Use and Opioid Prescriptions at Discharge in Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery versus Open Thoracotomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2022. Patient-reported opioids use after abdominal gynecologic surgery in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. Conference. Patient-reported opioids use after abdominal gynecologic surgery in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program, AZ, US.
- 2022. HERO-Trail: Integration of Self-Hypnosis in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program: A Prospective Randomized Trial. Conference. HERO-Trail: Integration of Self-Hypnosis in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program: A Prospective Randomized Trial, AZ, US.
- 2022. Comparing Pain Between Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery versus Open Thoracotomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Lobectomies: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Conference. Comparing Pain Between Robotic-Assisted Thoracic Surgery versus Open Thoracotomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program for Lobectomies: A Propensity Score Matched Analysis. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2022. Robotic-Assisted Esophagectomy versus Open Esophagectomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program and impact on In-Hospital Opioid Consumption. Conference. Robotic-Assisted Esophagectomy versus Open Esophagectomy in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program and impact on In-Hospital Opioid Consumption. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2021. Surgical Universal euglycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR Initiative): Sweet Results Through Standarization. Conference. Surgical Universal euglycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR Initiative): Sweet Results Through Standarization. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Surgical Universal euglycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR Initiative): Sweet Results Through Standarization. Conference. Surgical Universal euglycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR Initiative): Sweet Results Through Standarization, US.
- 2020. ERAS Update 2020. Conference. Woman's Hospital of Texas Clinical Symposium. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Patient Stories Moderator. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. In Vivo Wet Lab Airway Station. Conference. 13th Annual Interventional Pulmonology in Cancer Patients Course. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Regional Anesthesia Toxicity. Conference. Texas Association of Peri Anesthesia Nurses (TAPAN). Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. What the surgeon should know about Anesthesiology. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2020. Implementation of a restrictive discharge opioid algorithm after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery: Impact on patient -reported outcomes and refill requests. Conference. Implementation of a restrictive discharge opioid algorithm after minimally invasive gynecologic surgery: Impact on patient -reported outcomes and refill requests. Virtual, US.
- 2020. Factors associated with acute kidney (AKI) in patients surgery on an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway. Conference. Factors associated with acute kidney (AKI) in patients surgery on an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway. Virtual, US.
- 2018. Enhanced Recovery for GYN ONC Surgery. Conference. Inpatient Radiation Safety and Gynecology Oncology Education and Skills Validation 2018. Houston, TX, US.
- 2018. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery - Perioperative Management. Conference. MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Enhanced Recovery after Gynecologic Ontological Surgery - MD Anderson Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery after Gynecologic Ontological Surgery - MD Anderson Experience. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Enhanced Recovery after Gynecologic Ontological Surgery - MD Anderson Experience. Conference. Enhanced Recovery after Gynecologic Ontological Surgery - MD Anderson Experience. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2016. Decreased intraoperative opioid consumption following institution of enhanced recovery program in open gynecologic surgery. Conference. Decreased intraoperative opioid consumption following institution of enhanced recovery program in open gynecologic surgery. San Diego, CA, US.
- 2015. Decreased Intra-Operative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. Decreased Intra-Operative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. Washington, DC, US.
- 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, DC, US.
- 2015. Comparison of Patient Reported Sympton Burden Pre-And Post-Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. Comparison of Patient Reported Sympton Burden Pre-And Post-Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Gynecologic Surgery. Washington, DC, US.
- 2015. Decreased Postoperative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. Decreased Postoperative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. Washington, DC, US.
- 2015. Implementation Of An Enhanced Recovery Program at a Tertiary Cancer Center. Conference. Implementation Of An Enhanced Recovery Program at a Tertiary Cancer Center. Washington, DC, US.
- 2015. An Evaluation of an Enhanced Recovery Program Established for Patients Undergoing Open Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. An Evaluation of an Enhanced Recovery Program Established for Patients Undergoing Open Gynecologic Surgery. Washington, DC, US.
- 2015. Utility of Activity Logs in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. Utility of Activity Logs in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Gynecologic Surgery. Washington, DC, US.
- 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. Houston, TX, US.
- 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.
- 2015. History of Airway Management. Conference. History of Airway Management. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Update on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Open Gynecologic Oncology Program. Conference. Update on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Open Gynecologic Oncology Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Resuscitation in the OR: Massive Blood Transfusions. Conference. Resuscitation in the OR: Massive Blood Transfusions. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Intraoperative Management of unrecognized preoperative Heyde's syndrome in a patient undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement. Conference. Intraoperative Management of unrecognized preoperative Heyde's syndrome in a patient undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement. Boston, MA, US.
- 2011. "Diastolic Dysfunction". Conference. "Diastolic Dysfunction". Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Intra-Operative Transesophageal guided inferior Vena Cava Fogarty Balloon Thrombectomy. Conference. Intra-Operative Transesophageal guided inferior Vena Cava Fogarty Balloon Thrombectomy. New York, NY, US.
- 2010. Novel use of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in a patient with Eisenmenger's Syndrome for incarcerated right inguinal hernia repair. Conference. Novel use of Transversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in a patient with Eisenmenger's Syndrome for incarcerated right inguinal hernia repair. San Diego, CA, US.
International Presentations
- 2025. SGLT-2 and GLP-1 Medications and Impact on Anesthesiology Practice. Panelist. Medellin, CO.
- 2025. Multidisciplinary Approaches to Frailty in Perioperative Medicine: An Onco-Cardiothoracic Perspective. Invited. Medellin, CO.
- 2025. Bridging the Gap: Integrating Frailty Assessment into Pre-Anesthesia Evaluation for High-Risk Patients. Invited. SADEA-Colombian Anesthesiology Society Branch. Medellin, CO.
- 2025. Velocity Time Integral (VTI)– Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) – Cardiac Output Measurement. Invited. Medellin, CO.
- 2021. Video Lung Isolation - Cost Effectiveness. Invited. AMBU Company. Virtual, IT.
- 2021. Rate of venous thromboembolism in gynecologic patients on an ERAS pathway. Invited. American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Care Symposium. Virtual, US.
- 2021. Patient outcomes and adherence to an enhanced recovery pathway for open gynecologic oncology surgery: a 5-year single center expierence. Invited. Annual Global Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society IGCS. Rome, IT.
- 2021. Rate of venous thromboembolism in gynecologic patients on an ERAS pathway. Invited. American Society of Clinical Oncology Quality Care Symposium. Virtual, US.
- 2020. Factors associated with acute kidney (AKI) in patients surgery on an enhanced recovery after surgery pathway. Invited. Annual Global Meeting of the International Gynecologic Cancer Society IGCS. Virtual, US.
- 2018. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery for Gynecologic Oncology. Invited. INEN Peru Cancer Center. Lima, PE.
- 2018. Enhanced Surgical Recovery for GYN and Breast Surgery. Invited. Best of ASCO. Cancun, MX.
- 2018. Enhanced Surgical Recovery after Thoracic Surgery. Invited. Best of ASCO. Cancun, MX.
- 2018. The Role of the Anesthesiologists in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway. Invited. SACRE. Bucaramanga, CO.
- 2018. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Implementation in MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. SACRE. Bucaramanga, CO.
- 2017. Using Ultrasound for Vascular Access in the Operating Room. Invited. Oncologic Critical Care Research Network International Conference. Houston, US.
- 2016. Adoption of an Enhanced Recovery Program Leads to Decreased Patient Reported Opioid Related Adverse Events. Conference. International Society for Quality-of-Life Research. Washington, US.
- 2015. Decreased Postoperative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission: ERAS 2015. Washington, US.
- 2015. Comparison of Patient Reported Sympton Burden Pre-And Post-Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015. Washington, US.
- 2015. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery after Gynecologic Oncology Surgery Pathway: Improving compliance with key elements of preoperative care. Conference. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission: ERAS 2015. Washington, US.
- 2015. Decreased Intra-Operative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. Invited. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission: ERAS 2015. Washington, US.
- 2015. Implementation Of An Enhanced Recovery Program at a Tertiary Cancer Center. Conference. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015. Washington, US.
- 2015. An Evaluation of an Enhanced Recovery Program Established for Patients Undergoing Open Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission: ERAS 2015. Washington, US.
- 2015. Utility of Activity Logs in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Gynecologic Surgery. Conference. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission: ERAS 2015. Washington, US.
- 2015. Enhanced Recovery in Gynecologic Oncology. Conference. Argentina Congress of Anesthesiologists. Buenos Aires, AR.
- 2013. Intraoperative Myocardial Ischemia and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function. Conference. ADAARC 2013 - "Curso Bianual de Actualizacion en Anestesiologia". Cordoba, AR.
- 2013. Intraoperative TEE for Oncologic Cardiothoracic Surgery. Conference. ADAARC 2013 - "Curso Bianual de Actualizacion en Anestesiologia". Cordoba, AR.
Formal Peers
- 2021. Impact of TIVA on postoperative opioid consumption with Javier Lasala. Visiting, US.
- 2015. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery the University of Texas MD Anderson Perioperative Experience. Visiting. Chapel Hill, NC, US.
- 2015. Journal Club on Enhanced Recovery after Surgery. Visiting. Chapel Hill, NC, US.
- 2013. Intraoperative TEE for Oncologic Cardiothoracic Surgery. Visiting. Cordoba, AR.
- 2013. Intraoperative Myocardial Ischemia and Left Ventricular Diastolic Function. Visiting. Cordoba, AR.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Taylor, JS, Fellman, B, Cain, K, Iniesta-Donate, M, Earles, T, Harris, M, James, DA, Siebel, C, Lasala, J, Mena, GE, Raty, S, Popovich, SM, Vu, KD, Thosani, S, Best, CJ, Schmeler, KM, Ramirez, PT, Meyer, LA. Glycemic control to improve post-operative outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. International Journal of Gynecological Cancer 35(1), 2025. e-Pub 2025. PMID: 39878292.
- Taylor, JS, Fellman, B, Raty, S, Lasala, J, Iniesta, MD, Cain, K, Horner, AA, Bruno, M, Folloder, J, Knippel, SL, Khanh, V, Popovich, SM, Katz, MH, Best, CJ, Thosani, S. Detection and Management of Perioperative Hyperglycemia at a Tertiary Cancer Center. Annals of surgical oncology 31(5):3017-3023, 2024. e-Pub 2024. PMID: 38347330.
- 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.
- 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.
- Paredes-Flores MA, Lasala JD, Moon T, Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Huepenbecker S, Carram NP, Ramirez MF, Maheswari K, Feng L, Cata JP. Incidence of acute kidney injury after noncardiac surgery in patients receiving intraoperative dexmedetomidine: a retrospective study. BJA Open 6:100136, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 37588172.
- 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: a historical cohort study. Can J Anaesth 69(12):1477-1492, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 36224506.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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(1):191-198, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 34400005.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 224(1):70.e1-70.e11, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 32682856.
- 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.
- 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.
- Williams WH, Cata JP, Lasala JD, Navai N, Feng L, Gottumukkala V. Effect of reversal of deep neuromuscular block with sugammadex or moderate block by neostigmine on shoulder pain in elderly patients undergoing robotic prostatectomy. Br J Anaesth 124(2):164-172, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31780139.
- Harrison RF, Li Y, Guzman A, Pitcher B, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Cain KE, Iniesta MD, Lasala JD, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA. Impact of implementation of an enhanced recovery program in gynecologic surgery on healthcare costs. Am J Obstet Gynecol 222(1):66.e1-66.e9, 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31376395.
- 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.
- Hillman RT, Sanchez-Migallon A, Meyer LA, Iniesta MD, Cain KE, Siverand AM, Veum SPL, Suki TS, Lasala JD, Ramirez PT. Patient characteristics and opioid use prior to discharge after open gynecologic surgery in an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) program. Gynecol Oncol 153(3):604-609, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30902370.
- 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.
- Meyer LA, Shi Q, Lasala J, Iniesta MD, Lin HK, Nick AM, Williams L, Sun C, Wang XS, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. Comparison of patient reported symptom burden on an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) care pathway in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing primary vs. interval tumor reductive surgery. Gynecol Oncol 152(3):501-508, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30876495.
- 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):782-790, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 30627879.
- Meyer LA, Lasala J, Iniesta MD, Nick AM, Munsell MF, Shi Q, Wang XS, Cain KE, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. Effect of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program on Opioid Use and Patient-Reported Outcomes. Obstet Gynecol 132(2):281-290, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29995737.
- Du KN, Feng L, Newhouse A, Mehta J, Lasala J, Mena GE, Hofstetter WL, Cata JP. Effects of intraoperative opioid use on recurrence-free and overall survival in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Anesth Analg 127(1):210-216, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29757780.
- Heir JS, Guo SL, Purugganan R, Jackson TA, Sekhon AK, Mirza K, Lasala J, Feng L, Cata JP. A Randomized Controlled Study of the Use of Video Double Lumen Endobronchial Tubes versus Double Lumen Endobronchial Tubes in Thoracic Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 32(1):267-274, 2018. e-Pub 2018. PMID: 29074128.
- 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.
- Lasala JD, Tsai J, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Atay SM, Sepesi B. Systolic anterior motion of the mitral valve-the mechanism of postural hypotension following left intrapericardial pneumonectomy. J Thorac Dis 9(4):E354-E357, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 28523177.
- Vachhani S, Restrepo-Rodriguez A, Tsai J, Moon T, Lasala J. Metastatic Testicular Cancer to Left Atrium via the Left Inferior Pulmonary Vein: A Case Report. Journal of Medical Ultrasound, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Vachhani S, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Tsai JY, Moon TL, Lasala JD. Metastatic Testicular Cancer to Left Atrium via the Left Inferior Pulmonary Vein: A Case Report. J Med Ultrasound 25(1):52-54, 2017. e-Pub 2017. PMID: 30065455.
- Tan J, Lasala J, Soliz J, Wilks J, Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Singh J, Mena G. Extubating Techniques for the Difficult Airway. Int J Anesthetic Anesthiol 2017 4(1), 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Cata JP, Jones J, Sepesi B, Mehran RJ, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Lasala J, Feng L, Gottumukkala V. Lack of association between dexamethasone and long-term survival after non-small cell lung cancer surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 30(4):930-935, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 27521965.
- Heir JS, Sekhon AK, Thakar DR, Jackson TA, Lasala JD, Purugganan RV. External Tracheal Manipulation Maneuver (ETMM) to Facilitate Endobronchial Blocker Placement. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 30(4):1061-3, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26853310.
- 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.
- Moon T, Tsai J, Vachhani S, Banchs J, Lasala JD, Rozner MA. Intraoperative transesophageal Echocardiography identifies Nonseminomatous Germ Cell Tumor Thrombus Dislodged from Superior Vena Cava into Right Ventricle. Open Journal of Clnical & Medical Case reports 2(6), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Ai D, Lasala J, Mehran JR, Xu G, Banchs J, Cata JP. Preoperative Echocardiographic Parameters of Diastolic Dysfunction did not provide a Predictive Value for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillation in Lung and Esophageal Cancer Surgery. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth 29(5):1127-30, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25976602.
- Gottumukkala V, Lasala J, Ramirez P, Cata J. Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programs Improve Perioperative Outcomes for Cancer Patients. OncoLog 60(9), 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala J. S22. History of Airway Management. J Anesth Hist 1(3):96-7, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26930103.
- Choi JE, Villarreal J, Lasala J, Gottumukkala V, Mehran RJ, Rice D, Yu J, Feng L, Cata JP. Perioperative neutrophil:lymphocyte ratio and postoperative NSAID use as predictors of survival after lung cancer surgery: a retrospective study. Cancer Med 4(6):825-33, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25756351.
- Lasala JD, Tolpin DA, Collard CD, Pan W. Real-Time Transesophageal Echocardiography for Left Atrial Appendage Ligation Using the LARIAT Snare Device. Anesth Analg 120(6):1204-7, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 25988631.
- Cata JP, Lasala J, Bugada D. Best practice in the administration of analgesia in postoncological surgery. Pain Manag 5(4):1-12, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26072922.
- 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.
Invited Articles
- Jagtar Singh Heir DO, Javier Lasala MD. Advances in Double Lumen Endobronchial Tube Technology Aid in Robotic Thoracic Surgeries. American Society of Anesthesiologists - Monitor Newsletter 82(3):28-29, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
Review Articles
- Ramirez MF, Strang A, Roland G, Lasala J, Owusu-Agyemang P. Perioperative Pain Management and Cancer Outcomes: A Narrative Review. J Pain Res 16:4181-4189, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 38078017.
- Zorrilla-Vaca A, Lasala JD, Mena GE. Updates in Enhanced Recovery Pathways for Gynecologic Surgery. Anesthesiol Clin 40(1):157-174, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 35236578.
- Lasala J, Guerra-Londono CE, Truong DT, Truong AT. Airway Obstruction Attributable to Head and Neck Cancers: Awake Fiberoptic Intubation versus Awake Tracheostomy. Anesthesiology 134(6):937, 2021. e-Pub 2021. PMID: 33684214.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Cata JP, Lasala J, Pratt G, Feng L, Shah JB. Association between perioperative blood transfusions and clinical outcomes in patients undergoing bladder cancer surgery. A systematic review and meta-analysis study. J Blood Transfus 2016:9876394, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26942040.
Professional Educational Materials
- Jagtar Singh Heir DO, Javier Lasala MD. Advances in Double Lumen Endobronchial Tube Technology Aid in Robotic Thoracic Surgeries, 2018.
- Tan J, Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Lasala J. An Alternate Succinct Checklist Offered for PACU Handoff Communication, 2015.
- Lasala J, Purugganan RV. UpToDate: Anesthetic Management of Anterior Mediastinal Masses, 2015.
Abstracts
- Taylor, Jolyn, Iniesta, Maria, Cain, Katherine, Lasala, Javier, Mena, Gabriel, Zorilla-Vaca, Andres, Meyer, Larissa, Ramirez, Pedro. Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery (SUGAR) Initiative: Sweet results through quality improvement. Society Gynecologic Oncology 2022, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Zorrilla-Vaca A, Meyer L, Mena G, Lasala J, Iniesta M, Suki T, Cain K, Ramirez P. Patient-reported post-discharge opioid use after abdominal gynecologic surgery in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program. Society Gynecologic Oncology 2022, 2022. e-Pub 2022.
- Hayek J, Zorrilla-Vaca A, Meyer L, Mena G, Lasala J, Iniesta M, Suki T, Cain K, Garcia-Lopez J, Ramirez P. PATIENT OUTCOMES AND ADHERENCE TO AN ENHANCED RECOVERY PATHWAY FOR OPEN GYNECOLOGIC ONCOLOGY SURGERY: A 5-YEAR SINGLE CENTER EXPERIENCE. Society Gynecologic Oncology 2021, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Taylor, Jolyn, Iniesta, Maria, Cain, Katherine, Lasala, Javier, Mena, Gabriel, Zorilla-Vaca, Andres, Meyer, Larissa, Ramirez, Pedro. Surgical Universal Euglycemic Attainment During Recovery (SUGAR Initiative): Sweet Results Through Standardization. ASCO Quality Care Symposium, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Taylor, Jolyn, Iniesta, Maria, Cain, Katherine, Lasala, Javier, Mena, Gabriel, Zorilla-Vaca, Andres, Meyer, Larissa, Ramirez, Pedro. Rate of venous thromboembolism in gynecologic patients on an ERAS pathway. 2021 ASCO Quality Care Symposium, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Mena, Gabriel, Rahlfs, Thomas, Holmes, Alexander A, Brown, Jessica, Lasala, Javier, Idowu, Olakunle. Goal-directed Fluid Therapy (GDFT) implementation in Gynecologic Oncologic ERAS: Impact on Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) and Value-Based Quality Care. World Congress of Anesthesia 2021, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Brown, Jessica, Mena, Gabriel, Lasala, J, Hancher-Hodges, Shannon, Donahue, H, Popat, K, Roland, C. Bilateral Erector Spinae Catheters for Oncologic Abdominal Sarcoma Surgery. World Congress of Anesthesia 2021, 2021. e-Pub 2021.
- Hillman RT, Iniesta MD, Shi Q, Suki T, Cain K, Williams L, Wang XS, Taylor JS, 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. Society of Gynecologic Oncology 2019, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Harrison RF, Li Y, Guzman A, Pitcher B, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Cain K, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Ramirez P, Meyer L. Impact of ERAS program implementation in gynecologic surgery on healthcare costs. International Gynecologic Cancer Society 2019, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Taylor J, Cain K, Ramirez PT, Iniesta M, Lasala JD, et al LAM. Integration of a standardized diabetic management protocol into an ERAS program. ERAS World Congress 2019, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- 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, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- 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, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Harrison RF, Iniesta MD, Cain K, Siverand A, Pitcher B, Lasala J, Ramirez PT, A Meyer AL. Outcomes of obese patients undergoing gynecologic surgery on an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) program. International Gynecologic Cancer Society 2019, 2019. e-Pub 2019.
- Mena GE, Spee B, Lasala J. Severe Venous Gas Embolism During Laparoscopic Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery. 72nd Post Graduate Assembly in Anesthesiology, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Taylor J, Cain K, Earles T, Harris M, James D, Hubbs C, Dottino J, Stewart K, Jr LM, Siebel C, Enbaya A, Chisholm G, Iniesta M, Casadiego CC, Vachhani S, Lasala J, Thosani S, Best C, Sahai S, Schmeler K, Ramirez P, Meyer L. Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery SUGAR Initiative. ASCO Quality Care Conference, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Cain K, Iniesta MD, Suki T, Siverand A, Corzo C, Fellman B, Lasala JD, Meyer L, Ramirez PT. Is Oral Acetaminophen Comparable to Intravenous Acetaminophen when used as a pre-medication in an ERAS pathway?. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Meyer L, Lasala J, Iniesta M, Shi Q, Cain K, Corzo C, Earles T, Harris M, Wang XS, Ramirez PT. Adoption of an Enhanced Recovery Program Leads to Decreased Opioid Use and Associated Patient-Reported Opioid Related Adverse Symptoms. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Salvo G, Meyer LA, Lasala JD, Iniesta MD, A Siverand CC, Suki T, Fellman B, Ramirez PT. Rate of Postoperative Complications After Bowel Surgery in the Setting of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program: What Happens when no Mechanical Bowel Preparation is Implemented. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Iniesta M, Lasala JD, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Salvo G, Munsell M, Meyer L, Ramirez PT. Correlation of Compliance with Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Guidelines and Patient Outcomes in Gynecologic Surgery. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Corzo C, Iniesta M, Meyer L, Siverand A, Suki T, Lasala J, Ramirez PT. Implementation of "Discharge Readiness Criteria" in an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program: Why is a Great Idea often not Feasible?. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Migallon A, Iniesta MD, Meyer L, Siverand A, Cain T, Lasala JD, Corzo C, Fellman B, Ramirez PT. Opioid Consumption Day Prior to Discharge in Patients Undergoing Open Gynecologic Surgery in an ERAS Program: Developing a Model for Reduction in Narcotic Discharge Prescriptions. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Soliz JM, Cowles CE, Potylchansky Y, Lasala JD, Meter AV, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala V. The evolution of team-based anesthesia staffing into ultra-subspecialty anesthesia teams at a comprehensive cancer center: the end to the master of all anesthetics. American Association of Clinical Directors 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Meyer LA, Lasala, J, Ramirez PT. Can ERAS narrow the gap between open and minimally invasive surgery? A comparison of patient reported symptom burden and functional recovery before and after ERAS implementation. Society of Gynecological Oncology 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Meyer LA, Lasala J, Casadiego CC, Mena G, Iniesta MD, Cain KE, Munsell M, Shi Q, Ramirez PT. Prospective Randomized Trial comparing wound infiltration with liposomal bupivacaine vs standard bupivacaine in patients undergoing open gynecologic surgery on an enhanced recovery pathway. Society of Gynecological Oncology 2018, 2018. e-Pub 2018.
- Heir S, J, Lasala, J. Video Double Lumen Endobronchial Tubes Can Forewarn Dislodgment and Enhance Patients' Safety in Robotic Thoracic Surgery. American Society of Anesthesiologists, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Speer, BB, Popovich, SM, Lasala, J, Tsai J, Hancher-Hodges, S. Case Report: Intraoral Sarcomatoid Carcinoma - A complicated airway secured with a simple technique. Society Airway Management 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Meyer LA, Li Y, Rodriguez A, Nick AM, Lasala J, JCalhoun, Guzman A, Earles TW, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. A cost comparison of resource utilization before and after implementing an enhanced recovery program (ERP): A significant impact on the ‘bottom line’. Society of Gynecological Oncology 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Meyer LA, Shi Q, Iniesta M, Harris M, Sun C, Lasala J, Wang XS, Nick AM, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. Comparison of patient reported symptom burden on an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery care pathway in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing primary vs. interval tumor reductive surgery. American Society of Clinical Oncology 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Dood RL, Meyer L, Lasala J, Cata J, Mena GD, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Iniesta MD, Sheth N, Salvo G, Ramirez PT. Return to Intended Oncologic Therapy (RIOT) after Surgery for Gynecologic Cancer in an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Salvo G, Meyer LA, Lasala JD, Iniesta MD, Sheth N, Munsell MF, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Corzo C, Lu KK, Ramirez PT. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Program: The MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- 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. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Meyer L, Li Y, Rodriguez A, Nick A, Lasala J, Guzman A, Calhoun J, Iniesta M, Harris M, Earles T, Lu K, Ramirez P. A Cost Comparison of Resource Utilization before and after Implementing an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program - A Significant Impact on the "Bottom Line". World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Lasala J, Mena G, Iniesta M, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Meyer L, Salvo G, Corzo C, Munsell M, Heir J, Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Lu K, Ramirez P. Impact of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program on Postoperative Renal Function. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Iniesta MD, Salvo G, Sheth N, Corzo C, Lasala J, Meyer LA, Munsell MF, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. Compliance with an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) Program in Gynecologic Surgery: Impact on Length of Stay and Complications. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery after Surgery 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Meyer LA, Shi, Q, Iniesta M, Harries, M, Sun, C, Lasala, J, Wang, XS, Nick, AM, Lu, KH, Ramirez PT. Comparison of patient reported symptom burden on an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery care pathway in patients with ovarian cancer undergoing primary vs interval tumor reductive surgery. Society of Gynecological Oncology 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Salvo, G, Iniesta, M, Lasala, J, Meyer, LA, Munsell, M, Sheth, N, Ramirez, PT. Bowel Procedures During Gynecologic Surgery on an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program (ERAS): Are Perioperative Outcomes Compromised?. Society of Gynecological Oncology 2017, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Singh, J, Lasala, J, Thakar, D, Potylchansky, E, Mirza, K. Enhancing Patient Safety in Robotic Thoracic Surgery with Continuous Real-Time Visualization Via Video Double Lumen Tube. Society Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists, 2017. e-Pub 2017.
- Meyer L, Lasala J, Shi Q, Wang XS, Earles T, Iniesta M, Gottumukkala VJ, Lu KH, Ramirez PT. Adoption of an Enhanced Recovery Program leads to decreased patient reported opioid related adverse events. International Society for Quality of Life (ISOQOL), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Cain K, Lasala J, Nick A, Meyer L, Iniesta M, Earles T, Munsell M, Ramirez P. Decreased postoperative opioid consumption following implementation of enhanced recovery pathway after gynecologic surgery. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 141(Supplement 1):118, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Ifeanyi I, Singh Heir J, Earles T, Palmer L, Harris M, Ramirez P, Moon T, Nick A, Meyer L, Jackson T. Implementation of an enhanced recovery after gynecologic oncology surgery pathway: Improving compliance with key elements of preoperative care. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 141(Supplement 1):194-195, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Nick A, Meyer L, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Harris M, Earles T, Cain K, Munsell M, Lu K, Ramirez P. Implementation of an enhanced recovery program at a tertiary cancer center. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 141(Supplement 1):51, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Nick A, Ramirez P, Meyer L, Cain K, Munsell F, Iniesta M, Ifeanyi I, Singh Heir J, Moon T, Kwater P, Tsai S, Vachhani J, Cata P, Mena G. Decreased Intraoperative Opioid Consumption Following Institution of Enhanced recovery Program in Open Gynecologic Surgery. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 141(Supplement 1):51, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Vachhani S, Sing Heir J, Mena GE, Moon T, Patino M. Venous gas embolism (VGE) in a patient with ovarian cancer during laparoscopic surgery. European Society of Anaesthesiology (ESA) 33(Supplement 54), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Meyer L, Nick A, Iniesta M, Cain K, Earles T, Lasala J, Shi Q, Wang X, Lu K, Ramirez P. Is recovery really 'enhanced' through enhanced recovery programs? An analysis of patient-reported perioperative symptom burden before and after implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway for gynecologic surgery. Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) 141(Supplement 1):15-16, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- 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; World Congress of Enhanced Recovery 12:e43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531706.
- 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; World Congress of Enhanced Recovery 12:e42-e43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531702.
- 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; World Congress of Enhanced Recovery 12:e41, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531700.
- 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; World Congress of Enhanced Recovery 12:e44, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531708.
- Iniesta MD, Salvo G, Meyer LA, Lasala J, Cain K, Nick AM, Earles T, Munsell M, Ramirez PT. A comprehensive evaluation of different risk-assessment models to predict 30-day postoperative complications in gynaecologic patients undergoing surgery under an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Programme (ESRP). Clin Nutr ESPEN; World Congress of Enhanced Recovery 12:e48, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531721.
- 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; World Congress of Enhanced Recovery 12:e41, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531701.
- 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; World Congress of Enhanced Recovery 12:e43, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 28531707.
- Moon T, Tsai JY, Vachhani S, BanchsJ, Lasala JD, Rozner MA. Intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography identifies nonseminolmatous germ cell tumor thrombus dislodged from superior vena cava into right ventricle. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist (SCA) 2(6):1096, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Meyer AD, Nick A, Shi Q, Iniesta M, Harris M, Palmer L, Washington L, Cain K, Earles T, Lasala J, Wang XS, Lu K, Ramirez P. Comparison of patient reported symptom burden pre- and post- implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) for gynecologic surgery. European Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala J, Mehran R, Xu G, Cata J, Jose B. Value for Postoperative Atrial Fibrillatin in Lung and Esophageal Cancer Surgery. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologist (SCA), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Meyer L, Nick A, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Harris M, Palmer L, Washington L, Earles T, Cain K, Munsell M, Shi Q, Wang X, Gottumukkala V, Lu K, Ramirez P. Improving Surgical Recovery: The Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program in Gynecologic surgery. University of Texas QI Conference 2016, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Meyer L, Nick A, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Harris M, Palmer L, Washington L, Earles T, Cain K, Munsell M, Shi Q, Wang X, Gottumukkala V, Lu K, Ramirez P. Improving Surgical Recovery: The Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Programin Gynecologic Surgery. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Mena G, Lasala J, Ramirez P, Gottumukkala VJ, Rahlfs T, Rodriguez A. Implementation of an Enhanced Surgical Recovery Program (ESRP) in Gynecologic Oncology:How mcuh did Intra-Operative Opioid Administration decrese in first year post implementation?. World Congress of Anesthesiologists 2016 (WCA), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Soliz J, Ifeanyi I, Cata J, Katz M, Flkeming J, Feng L, McHugh T, Nava A, Hancher S, Lasala J, Rahlfs T, Gottumukkala VJ. The use of TIVA does not affect postoperative PLR and NLRS after pancreatic cancer surgery when compared to a volatile agent based anesthetic. New York Post Graduate Asembly in Anesthesia, 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Mena G, Lasala J, Ramirez P, Ralhfs T, Soliz J, Rodriguez A, Kwater P. Implementation of an enhanced surgical recovery program (ESRP) in gynecologic oncology: how much did intra-operative opiod administration decrease in first year post implementation?. 70th New York Post Graduate Assembly in Ansthesia 2016 (New York PGA), 2016. e-Pub 2016.
- Lasala, J. S22. History of Airway Management. Journal of Anesthesia History 1(3):96-97, 2015. e-Pub 2015. PMID: 26930103.
- Mena G, Rodriguez-Restrepo A, Lasala J, Speer B, Vachhani 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 Anesthesia: ESA, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Cain K, Lasala J, Nick A, Meyer L, Iniesta-Donate M, Earles T, Munsell M, Ramirez P. Decreased Postoperative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015;Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Earles T, Harris M, Palmer L, Meyer L, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Cain K, Washington L, Ramirez P, Nick A. An Evaluation of an Enhanced Recovery Program Established for Patients Undergoing Open Gynecologic Surgery. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015;Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Nick A, Meyer L, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Harris M, Palmer L, Earles T, Cain K, Washington L, Munsell M, Ramirez P. Implementation Of An Enhanced Recovery Program at a Tertiary Cancer Center. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015;Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Iniesta M, Patrono M, Nick A, Washington L, Tamos K, Earles T, Lasala J, Tamirez P, Meyer L. Utility of Activity Logs in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway in Gynecologic Surgery. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015;Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Tsai JY, Vachhani S, Moon T, Dang AQ, Lasala J, Potylchansky E, Jackson TA, Rozner MA. ...And the Beat Goes On: History of Pacemakers and Anesthesia. Anesthesia History Association Meeting Abstract, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Di A, Lasala J, Cata J, Banchs J, Vachhani 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: SCA, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala J, Meyer L, Nick A, Ramirez P, Mena G, Cata J, 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. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission: ERAS 2015;Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Nick A, Meyer L, Iniesta M, Lasala J, Harris M, Palmer L, Earles T, Cain K, Washington L, Munsell M, Lu K, Ramirez P. Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Program at a Tertiary Cancer Center. European Society of Gynecologic Oncology: ESGO, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Meyer L, Nick A, Iniesta M, Shi Q, Washington L, Harris M, Palmer L, Cain K, Earles T, Lasala J, Wang X, Ramirez P. Comparison of Patient Reported Sympton Burden Pre-And Post-Implementation of an Enhanced Recovery Pathway for Gynecologic Surgery. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015;Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Meyer L, Nick A, Shi Q, Iniesta M, Harris M, Palmer L, Washinton L, Cain K, Earles T, Lasala J, Wang X, Lu K, Ramirez P. Comparison of patient reported symptom burden pre- and post- implementation of an enhanced recovery pathway (ERP) for gynecologic surgery. European Society of Gynecologic Oncology, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala J, Meyer L, Nick A, Ramirez P, Gottumukkala V, Cata J, Mena G, 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. Gap 2015 / World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala J, Cain K, Meyer L, Ramirez P, Iniesta-Donate M, Mena G, Cata J, Earles T, Gottumukkala V, Kwater P, Hancher-Hodges S, Speer B, Munsell M, Nick A. Decreased Intra-Operative Opioid Consumption Following Enhanced Recovery After Gynecologic Surgery. World Congress of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery and Perioperative Medicine Abstract Submission : ERAS 2015;Canadian Journal of Anesthesia/Journal canadien d'anesthésie, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Hancher-Hodges S, Soliz J, Speer B, Popat K, Lasala J, Vauthey N, Aloia T, Conrad C, Feng L, Gottumukkala V. Prognostic factors for increased length of stay after hepatic cancer surgery. Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Zavala A, Lasala J, Hagan K, Tsai J, Owusu-Agyemang P, Caplan L. The History of Euthanasia and Physician Assisted Suicide. Anesthesia History Society, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala J. History of Airway Management. Anesthesia History Society, 2015. e-Pub 2015.
- Lasala JD. Dexmedetomidine does not reduce atrial fibrillation after esophageal cancer surgery. International Anesthesia Research Society: IARS, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Lasala JD. A Case of Takotsubo Cariomyopathy After Liposarcoma Surgery. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists: SCA, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Lasala JD. A paradigm shift in perioperative care practice to improve surgical outcomes. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery at MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014. e-Pub 2014.
- Lasala J. Intraoperative Management of unrecognized preoperative Heyde's syndrome in a patient undergoing Aortic Valve Replacement. Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA), 2012. e-Pub 2012.
- Lasala J. Intra-Operative Transesophageal guided inferior Vena Cava Fogarty Balloon Thrombectomy. Postgraduate assembly in Anesthesiology (PGA), 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Lasala, J. Novel use of Tranversus Abdominis Plane (TAP) block in a patient with Eisenmenger's Syndrome for incarcerated right inguinal hernia repair. American Society of Anesthesiologist (ASA), 2010. e-Pub 2010.
- Brown J, Mena G, Lasala JD, Mouzannar S, Lim J, Cox S, Jiang J, Hufstedler J, Lao G, Hwang R. Investigation of Da Vinci Surgical Systems in Prophylatic Nipple Sparing Mastectomy Procedures: Standardizing Operating Room Set Up for Efficiency and Patient Safety. 12th Annual Symposium Robotic Assisted Microsurgical & Endoscopic Society.
- Brown J, Mena G, Lasala JD, Lasala J, Ghebremichael S, Mouzannar S, McCarthy K, Samuel N, Velgekar A, Jiang J, Hufstedler J, Lao G, Garcia B, Crandall T, Ungerbiller M, Mojica M, Hwang R. Anesthetic Considerations for Robotic-Assisted Prophylactic Bilateral Nipple Sparing Masectomy. RAMSES.
- Lasala JD. Arterial Line Waveform Variability During Spine Surgery for Resection of Invasive Intrathoracic Chondrosacroma. 77th PostGraduate Assembly in Anesthesiology.
- Lasala JD, Zorilla A, Iniesta-Donate M, Soliz J, Wilke R, Cain K, Taylor J, Mena G. Implantation of an Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Program: An approach for all ages, or just the young at heart?. 10th World Congress of the ERAS Society.
- Lasala JD, Larissa, Maria, Jose, Shannon, Joyln, Katherine, Roni, Gabriel. Optimizing Perioperative Carbohydrate Loading in Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Patients on GLP-1 (Glucuagon Like Peptide 1) Agonists: A Proposal for Practice Update. 10th World Congress of the ERAS Society.
- Lasala JD. HERO-TRIAL: Integration of Self-Hypnosis in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program in Gynecologic Oncology: A Prospective Randomized Trail. 2024 Annual Congress of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine.
- Lasala JD. Provider Readiness and Perceived Barriers to Eliminating Opioid Prescriptions at Surgical Discharge: A Survey in Gynecologic Oncology. 2024 American Society of Enhanced Recovery and Perioperative Medicine Meeting.
- Taylor JS, Fellman B, Cain KE, Iniesta MD, Earles T, Harris M, James D, Siebel C, Lasala J, Mena G, Raty S, Popovich S, Vu K, Thosani S, Best C, Schmeler KM, Ramirez PT, Meyer LA. Glycemic Control to improve postoperative outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Results of the SUGAR (Surgical Universal euGlycemic Attainment during Recovery) Initative. International Gynecologic Cancer Society.
- Lasala JD, Soliz J, Mena G. Video Endotracheal Devices for Robotic Surgery. 12th Annual Symposium Robotic Assisted Microsurgical & Endoscopic Society.
Book Chapters
- Nelson G, Bakkum-Gamez J, Altman AD, Meyer LA, Lasala J, Mena G, Pache B, Scott M, Ramirez PT, Dowdy SC. Gynecologic/Oncologic Surgery. In: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery - A Complete Guide to Optimizing Outcomes, 2022.
- Singh Heir J, Lasala JD, Mackey DC. Acute Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction. In: Morgan and Mikhail's Case Studies in Anesthesiology, 2022.
- Singh Heir J, Lasala JD, Mackey DC. 60-Year-Old Patient with Massive Transfusion. In: Morgan and Mikhail's Case Studies in Anesthesiology, 2022.
- Teeter EG, Mena GE, Lasala JD, Kolarczyk LM. Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) for Thoracic Surgery. In: Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery. 2. Springer-Verlag, 2019.
- Lasala JD, Purugganan RV. Intravenous Anesthesia for Thoracic Procedures. In: Principles and Practice of Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgery. Springer-Verlag, 2019.
- Cata JP, Lasala J. Perioperative Pain Management. In: Basic Science in Anesthesia, 2017.
- Tsai J, Moon T, Vachhani S, Lasala J, Norman P, Purugganan R. Anesthesia for Thoracic Surgical Procedures. In: Principles and Practice of Cardiothoracic Surgery. InTech, 2013.
Letters to the Editor
- Lasala JD, Patino MA, Mena GE. Summary Comment to: Severe Perioperative Bleeding in Renal Cell Carcinoma after Elective Pericardiocentesis Associated Left Ventricular Puncture: Case Report. Journal of Patient Care 3, 2017.
- Tan J, Bhavsar S, Hagan K, Lasala J. An Alternate Succinct Checklist Offered for PACU Handoff Communication. APSF (Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation) Newsletter, 2015.
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