L Toquero
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L. Toquero is a colorectal surgeon whose work centers on surgical oncology, minimally invasive techniques, and health service innovation, particularly in crisis contexts. Her most-cited study, “Feasibility and usability of a regional hub model for colorectal cancer services during the COVID-19 pandemic” (2022, 4 citations), documents a rapid, real-world transformation of cancer care delivery. During the pandemic’s peak, when routine services were disrupted, Toquero helped design and evaluate a regional hub model that consolidated colorectal cancer surgery into a single high-volume centre. Her work demonstrated that such a model could maintain safe, timely surgical treatment while reducing infection risk and preserving resources—a pragmatic solution with lasting implications for disaster preparedness and service centralisation. Beyond this landmark paper, Toquero’s broader contributions include advancing laparoscopic and robotic colorectal surgery, improving perioperative outcomes, and mentoring the next generation of surgeons. Her research bridges clinical excellence and operational resilience, showing how surgical systems can adapt under pressure without compromising patient care. For students and clinicians interested in surgical innovation, health systems design, or pandemic-era adaptations, Toquero’s work offers a compelling case study in evidence-based crisis management.
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