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About
Jana Sacco is a surgeon-researcher whose work is reshaping the landscape of hernia repair, particularly through minimally invasive and robotic approaches. Her primary research areas include ventral and inguinal hernia surgery, enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal (eTEP) techniques, and the impact of patient demographics on surgical outcomes. Sacco’s most notable contribution is the development of the “Carolinas Crossover,” a novel preperitoneal crossover technique for eTEP ventral hernia repair, which has garnered early attention with 5 citations since its 2024 publication. She has also made significant strides in acute care surgery, demonstrating that definitive urgent repair of acutely incarcerated paraesophageal hernias yields outcomes comparable to elective procedures—a finding with direct implications for clinical decision-making. Her nationwide readmissions analysis on enterotomy during laparoscopic and robotic ventral hernia repair (3 citations) provides critical safety data for surgeons. Additionally, Sacco has explored how insurance type influences operative approach and timing for inguinal hernia repairs, highlighting disparities in surgical care. With a growing body of work that bridges technical innovation and health services research, Jana Sacco is establishing herself as a rising voice in hernia surgery, committed to improving both operative techniques and equitable patient access.
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