Glen Leverson

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Glen Leverson is a prominent biostatistician whose research centers on surgical outcomes, risk modeling, and the application of large-scale clinical databases to improve patient care. His major contributions lie in identifying modifiable risk factors for postoperative complications, particularly through rigorous analysis of national registries. Leverson’s landmark study on robotic prostatectomy demonstrated that prolonged operative time significantly increases the risk of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, a finding with direct implications for surgical planning and prophylaxis protocols. This work, accumulating 35 citations, has informed perioperative guidelines. More recently, his analysis of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons General Thoracic Surgery Database has shed critical light on anastomotic leak after esophagectomy, a devastating complication. By leveraging this extensive dataset, Leverson provides evidence-based benchmarks for quality improvement in thoracic surgery. His methodological expertise in handling complex, multi-institutional data positions him as a key figure in translating surgical practice patterns into actionable risk stratification tools. Through these studies, Leverson continues to shape safer surgical standards, making his research indispensable for clinicians and health systems seeking to minimize preventable harm.