Christopher T. Aquina
University of Rochester Medical Center, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
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About
Dr. Christopher T. Aquina is a surgical oncologist and health services researcher whose work centers on the adoption, outcomes, and costs of minimally invasive surgery for gastrointestinal cancers, particularly colorectal and esophageal malignancies. His major contributions include providing surgeon-level evidence that robotic utilization significantly increases the rate of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, a finding that has important implications for expanding patient access to less invasive approaches. He has also conducted population-based analyses demonstrating the real-world hospital costs and resource utilization associated with robotic surgery for colon and rectal cancer, offering critical data for healthcare policy and value-based care decisions. With over 30 citations across his most influential works, Dr. Aquina’s research bridges clinical practice and health economics. Additionally, he has contributed to the literature on rare esophageal tumors, such as gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs), outlining the indications and limitations of their minimally invasive treatment. His work is notable for its focus on translating surgical innovation into measurable improvements in patient care and system efficiency.
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