Heather Yeo

NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell University, New York Hospital Queens

Papers

Total Citations

142

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About

Heather Yeo is a leading colorectal surgeon and health services researcher whose work bridges surgical innovation and population-level outcomes. Her research focuses on minimally invasive surgical techniques—particularly laparoscopic and robotic approaches—and their impact on patient outcomes in colorectal cancer and colectomy procedures. Yeo’s landmark 2016 study, "Comparison of Open, Laparoscopic, and Robotic Colectomies Using a Large National Database" (113 citations), provided critical insights into how surgery center volume influences outcomes and trends in robotic surgery adoption, challenging slow uptake of evidence-based practices. She further advanced the field with her 2019 case sequence analysis on the robotic colorectal resection learning curve (16 citations), identifying key phases of skill acquisition and complication risks. Her work on sphincter preservation in rectal cancer (13 citations) underscores her commitment to improving quality of life through surgical precision. Yeo’s research has shaped clinical guidelines and training paradigms, demonstrating that high-volume centers and minimally invasive techniques yield superior results. Her contributions are essential reading for surgeons and researchers seeking to optimize colorectal surgical care through data-driven innovation.