Caroline A. Thompson
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Caroline A. Thompson is a health services researcher and epidemiologist whose work bridges surgical oncology, health equity, and the real-world outcomes of emerging medical technologies. She is best known for her comparative effectiveness research in gynecologic oncology, particularly her landmark 2015 study comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery in morbidly obese endometrial cancer patients. That paper, cited over 116 times, demonstrated that robotic surgery can reduce complications and total charges in this high-risk population, directly informing clinical decision-making and hospital policy. Thompson also led a seminal analysis of 6,560 U.S. cases, revealing the rapid centralization of robotic surgery in high-volume centers—a finding with critical implications for access and disparities in cancer care. Her work is distinguished by its use of large administrative datasets to answer questions that matter for patients and providers alike. By quantifying both the benefits and the unintended consequences of surgical innovation, Thompson has established herself as a rigorous voice in evidence-based surgical practice, helping to ensure that technological advances translate into equitable, high-value care.
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