Elizabeth A Stokes
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Elizabeth A. Stokes is a leading health services researcher whose work bridges clinical surgery and patient-reported outcomes, with a particular focus on lung cancer care. Her landmark contribution is the VIOLET randomized controlled trial, which rigorously compared video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) to open lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer. This study, published in 2022 and cited 88 times, provided definitive evidence that VATS improves patient recovery as measured by self-reported physical function—a finding that has reshaped surgical guidelines and practice. Stokes’ research is distinguished by its patient-centered methodology, prioritizing how treatments affect daily living rather than solely clinical endpoints. Her work has been instrumental in demonstrating that minimally invasive surgery not only reduces tissue trauma but also delivers meaningful improvements in quality of life for lung cancer patients. Beyond the VIOLET trial, Stokes has contributed extensively to the evaluation of surgical technologies and healthcare delivery, consistently generating high-impact evidence that informs both clinical decision-making and health policy. Her research exemplifies how rigorous trial design and patient-reported outcomes can transform surgical practice, making her a key figure in thoracic oncology and health services research.
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