Ben Haaland

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Ben Haaland is a rising figure in thoracic surgical outcomes research, with a focus on the adoption and impact of minimally invasive techniques for pulmonary resection. His most-cited work, a 2022 study on "Trends and factors affecting approach choice to pulmonary resection," has garnered 8 citations and addresses a critical gap in the literature by analyzing how the 2014 introduction of an advanced robotic platform shifted surgical practice. This paper, which leverages national datasets, provides a timely assessment of approach trends and patient-level factors driving the move toward robotic and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Haaland’s contributions are particularly valuable for surgeons and policymakers seeking to understand real-world adoption patterns and optimize patient outcomes. By highlighting disparities in access and the influence of hospital volume on approach choice, his work informs both clinical decision-making and healthcare resource allocation. As a researcher dedicated to evidence-based practice, Haaland’s analyses help bridge the gap between technological innovation and its practical, equitable implementation in thoracic surgery.