Clara Angeles
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About
Clara Angeles is a thoracic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work focuses on improving surgical outcomes in esophageal and general thoracic surgery. Her most significant contribution is a landmark analysis of anastomotic leaks after esophagectomy, published in 2025 using the STS General Thoracic Surgery Database. This study, which has already garnered 9 citations, provides critical, evidence-based insights into the incidence, risk factors, and management of this devastating complication, directly informing perioperative protocols and surgical decision-making. By leveraging a large, multi-institutional database, Angeles has helped standardize definitions and benchmarks for quality improvement in thoracic oncology. Her research is characterized by a rigorous, data-driven approach to patient safety and postoperative care. Beyond this key paper, her work continues to shape best practices in esophagectomy and complex airway surgery, making her a rising authority in the field. For students and researchers, Angeles exemplifies how meticulous analysis of real-world clinical data can translate into tangible improvements in surgical outcomes and patient survival.
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