Andrea J. MacNeill
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Andrea J. MacNeill is a surgical oncologist and health systems researcher whose work bridges the fields of cancer surgery and planetary health. Her most-cited research focuses on evaluating clinical and economic outcomes in rectal cancer surgery, with a landmark 2015 study comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches. This work, cited 85 times, demonstrated that while robotic surgery offers comparable oncologic outcomes to laparoscopy, it carries significantly higher costs—a finding that has informed surgical decision-making and resource allocation at tertiary care centers. Beyond surgical technique, MacNeill has pioneered the integration of environmental sustainability into healthcare, co-developing the concept of "sustainable surgery" and leading initiatives to reduce the carbon footprint of operating rooms. Her contributions have shaped both clinical practice and health policy, earning her recognition as a thought leader in environmentally responsible healthcare. With a growing body of work that challenges the field to consider not just patient outcomes but planetary ones, MacNeill continues to influence how surgeons, hospitals, and health systems approach the dual challenges of cancer care and climate change.
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