Christopher S. Hollenbeak
Papers
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Total Citations
259
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About
Christopher S. Hollenbeak is a leading health outcomes researcher whose work centers on the comparative effectiveness of minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly in colorectal, gastric, and thoracic oncology. His major contributions lie in quantifying the real-world benefits of robotic and laparoscopic approaches over traditional open surgery. For instance, his highly cited work on robotic versus laparoscopic colectomy (60 citations) provides crucial evidence on oncologic and long-term survival outcomes, while his study on liposomal bupivacaine in transversus abdominis plane blocks (64 citations) has directly informed enhanced recovery protocols by demonstrating reduced pain and opioid requirements after colorectal surgery. Hollenbeak’s research consistently addresses critical perioperative questions, such as the impact of surgical modality on conversion to thoracotomy and the timing of adjuvant chemotherapy in pancreatic cancer. By leveraging large statewide databases, his studies offer robust, population-level insights that guide surgical decision-making and policy. With a portfolio of papers that collectively inform best practices in minimally invasive surgery, Hollenbeak’s work is essential reading for surgeons and researchers aiming to optimize patient outcomes and recovery pathways.
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- 4Minimally invasive surgery for gastric cancer: the American experience38 citations · 2016
- 5The Impact of Minimally Invasive Gastrectomy on Survival in the USA24 citations · 2019
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