Hannah M. Thompson
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About
Hannah M. Thompson is a colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work is advancing the evidence base for minimally invasive approaches to colorectal cancer surgery. Her primary research areas focus on comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical techniques, with a particular emphasis on optimizing outcomes for complex patient populations. Thompson’s major contributions include a landmark 2022 study comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open resections for nonmetastatic colon cancer, which demonstrated that robotic resections yield higher lymph node counts and more complete mesenteric resection—findings that have important implications for oncological quality. Her work on predictors of operative difficulty in robotic low anterior resection for rectal cancer (11 citations) provides surgeons with practical guidance for preoperative planning. Thompson has also investigated outcomes in elderly patients, showing that minimally invasive colectomy can be safely performed in those 80 years and older. With over 37 total citations and rapidly growing recognition, Thompson is establishing herself as a leading voice in the comparative effectiveness of surgical approaches for colorectal malignancies.
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