Aysenur Gunacar

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

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Aysenur Gunacar is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on improving long-term patient outcomes in abdominal wall reconstruction and hernia repair. Her most-cited study, a 2022 analysis of ten-year outcomes following ventral hernia repair, makes a powerful case for enhanced post-market surveillance of surgical devices in the United States. By demonstrating that recurrence and complication rates remain significant over a decade, Gunacar’s research challenges the adequacy of current regulatory follow-up and advocates for more rigorous, real-world data collection to guide clinical decision-making. With 8 citations, this work has already influenced discussions on surgical quality improvement and device safety. Gunacar’s contributions lie at the intersection of clinical surgery and health policy, providing evidence that long-term outcomes—not just short-term success—must drive standards of care. Her findings are particularly relevant for surgeons, biomedical engineers, and regulators seeking to reduce hernia recurrence and improve patient quality of life. Through her meticulous longitudinal analysis, Gunacar has established herself as a voice for accountability in surgical innovation, urging the field to look beyond the operating room and toward lifelong patient surveillance.