Wouter Droog

Dr. Wouter Droog is a Researcher in the Department of Anesthesiology at Erasmus University Medical Center. His research focuses on anesthesia techniques, postoperative pain management, and environmental impacts of healthcare practices. He holds a doctoral degree from the same institution, having completed his thesis in 2024 titled "Tailoring anaesthesia technique selection for upper extremity surgery".

His work explores optimal anesthesia methods for upper limb surgeries, including comparative studies between general and regional anesthesia. He has conducted systematic reviews on long-term pain outcomes and environmental sustainability in healthcare, emphasizing life cycle assessments of surgical procedures. Collaborations with experts like Dr. Stolker and Galvin highlight his interdisciplinary approach to anesthesia-related research.

Key contributions include identifying preoperative pain correlations with chronic postsurgical pain and investigating nerve injury risks in upper extremity surgeries. His findings aim to improve patient outcomes and reduce environmental footprints in medical practices.