Robert Koucheki

Mr. Robert Koucheki

University of Toronto
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Academic Career Length

10Years (2017-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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15 September 2021 in European Spine Journal
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RKRobert Koucheki
Robert Koucheki
MKMartin Koyle
Martin Koyle
GIGeorge M. Ibrahim
George M. Ibrahim
JNJeremie Nallet
Jeremie Nallet
DLDavid E. Lebel
David E. Lebel

19 July 2022 in International Orthopaedics
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JLJohnathan R. Lex
Johnathan R. Lex
RKRobert Koucheki
Robert Koucheki
JTJay Toor
Jay Toor
DBDavid J. Backstein
David J. Backstein

1 March 2022 in Acta Biomaterialia
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JLJohnathan R Lex
Johnathan R Lex
RKRobert Koucheki
Robert Koucheki
Nikolaos StavropoulosNikolaos Stavropoulos
Nikolaos Stavropoulos
JMJoseph Di Michele
Joseph Di Michele
JTJay S Toor
Jay S Toor
PPPanayiotis J Papagelopoulos
Panayiotis J Papagelopoulos

1 July 2021 in Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
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RKRobert Koucheki
Robert Koucheki
KDKierdra I. Dowling
Kierdra I. Dowling
NPNeeral R. Patel
Neeral R. Patel
NMNaomi Matsuura
Naomi Matsuura
SMSebastian Mafeld
Sebastian Mafeld

5 May 2023 in Journal of Surgical Education
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RKRobert Koucheki
Robert Koucheki
JLJohnathan R. Lex
Johnathan R. Lex
AMAlexandra Morozova
Alexandra Morozova
DFDario Ferri
Dario Ferri
THTyler M. Hauer
Tyler M. Hauer
BBBarbara Ballyk
Barbara Ballyk

26 May 2023 in Spine Deformity
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DLDavid E. Lebel
David E. Lebel
MMMasayoshi Machida
Masayoshi Machida
RKRobert Koucheki
Robert Koucheki
FCFiona Campbell
Fiona Campbell
NBNatasha Bath
Natasha Bath
JSJennifer Stinson
Jennifer Stinson
Purpose: Enhanced recovery after surgery [ERAS] is an approach for standardization of perioperative care aimed at improving patient outcomes. The primary aim of this study was to determine if length of stay (LOS) differed by protocol type (ERAS vs. non-ERAS [N-ERAS]) in patients undergoing surgery for adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS). Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted. Patient characteristics were collected and compared between groups. Differences in LOS were assessed using regression adjusting for age, sex, BMI, pre-surgical Cobb angle, levels fused and year of surgery. Results: Fifty nine ERAS patients were compared to 81 N-ERAS patients. Patients were comparable in their baseline characteristics. Median LOS was 3 days (IQR = 3–4) for the ERAS group, compared to 5 days (IQR = 4–5) for the N-ERAS group (p < 0.001). The ERAS group had a significantly lower adjusted rate of stay (RR = 0.75; 95% CI = 0.62–0.92). The ERAS group had significantly lower average pain on post-operative days 0 (least-squares-mean [LSM] 2.66 vs. 4.41, p < 0.001), POD1 (LSM 3.12 vs. 4.48, p < 0.001) and POD5 (LSM 2.84 vs. 4.42, p = 0.035). The ERAS group had lower opioid consumption (p < 0.001). LOS was predicted by the number of protocol elements received; those receiving two (RR = 1.54 95% CI = 1.05–2.24), one (RR = 1.49; 95% CI = 1.09–2.03) or none (RR = 1.60, 95% CI = 1.21–2.13) had significantly longer rates of stay than those receiving all four. Conclusion: Adoption of modified ERAS-based protocol for patients undergoing PSF for AIS led to significant reduction in LOS, average pain scores, and opioid consumption.