Jorge Silva-Velazco
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Jorge Silva-Velazco is a surgical oncologist whose research centers on optimizing value in rectal cancer surgery, with a particular focus on comparing open, laparoscopic, and robotic approaches. His most cited work, "Considering Value in Rectal Cancer Surgery" (2016, 88 citations), directly addresses the controversial role of minimally invasive proctectomy by introducing a value-based framework that weighs clinical outcomes against procedural costs. This contribution is especially significant in the era of value-based medicine, where surgeons and healthcare systems must justify the expense of advanced technologies. By demonstrating that robotic and laparoscopic approaches can offer comparable oncologic outcomes to open surgery but with different cost profiles, Silva-Velazco has helped shape the conversation around surgical decision-making and resource allocation. His work is essential reading for researchers and clinicians navigating the balance between innovation and economic sustainability in colorectal cancer care.
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- 1Considering Value in Rectal Cancer Surgery88 citations · 2016