Jason A. Schmeisser

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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Dr. Jason A. Schmeisser is a surgical researcher focused on the economic and clinical outcomes of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, particularly in hepatobiliary and gastric procedures. His major contributions lie in rigorously comparing the cost-effectiveness of robotic versus open surgical approaches, providing critical data for healthcare decision-making. His most cited work, a 2024 propensity score matched cost analysis of robotic versus open hepatectomy (5 citations), demonstrates his ability to apply advanced statistical methods to real-world surgical costs. A companion study on robotic versus open gastrectomy (2 citations) further solidifies his expertise in perioperative cost analysis, objectively assessing whether the high implementation and maintenance costs of robotic platforms are justified by clinical benefits. By quantifying these economic trade-offs, Dr. Schmeisser’s research directly informs hospital resource allocation and surgical practice guidelines, making his work essential for surgeons, administrators, and policymakers navigating the adoption of expensive surgical technologies.