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About
Dr. Jialin Mao is a leading health services researcher whose work sits at the intersection of surgical innovation, cancer outcomes, and health equity. Her primary research areas include the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted versus open surgery for pelvic cancers, the adoption and impact of new surgical technologies, and racial and ethnic disparities in surgical care. Dr. Mao’s most influential contributions include a landmark 2016 study on robotic-assisted versus open radical cystectomy, cited over 100 times, which provided critical national-level evidence on perioperative outcomes, costs, and survival. She has similarly shaped the debate on robotic prostatectomy, demonstrating its comparative effectiveness in cancer control while also highlighting persistent disparities in its use and outcomes. Her recent systematic review and empirical studies on racial and ethnic disparities in robot-assisted surgery for prostate and pelvic cancers represent a vital new direction, uncovering how surgical innovation can differentially penetrate across communities. With over 220 citations across her most-cited works, Dr. Mao’s research is essential reading for anyone interested in the real-world impact of surgical technology and the pursuit of equitable cancer care.
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