Katherine Bingmer

About

Dr. Katherine Bingmer is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, health equity, and cancer outcomes. Her work critically examines the adoption and impact of robotic surgery, particularly for colorectal and adrenal malignancies. In her highly cited 2019 study on robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer, she revealed a “skewed population” undergoing the procedure, highlighting disparities in access despite technological advances. She further explored this theme in her 2020 analysis, which found that geographic proximity to robotic platforms does not automatically translate to equitable access. Dr. Bingmer’s 2021 comparison of robotic and laparoscopic adrenalectomy for malignancies provided crucial evidence on safety and efficacy, while her 2022 multicenter, propensity score-weighted cohort study on early-stage rectal cancer offered robust, real-world insights into short- and long-term outcomes by surgical approach. With over 50 cumulative citations, her work consistently challenges assumptions about surgical innovation, urging the field to consider both clinical excellence and equitable delivery. Dr. Bingmer’s research is essential reading for surgeons and policymakers committed to advancing cancer care without widening disparities.

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1. 1
   Robotic proctectomy for rectal cancer in the US: a skewed population

   24 citations · 2019
2. 2
   A comparison of robotic and laparoscopic minimally invasive adrenalectomy for adrenal malignancies

   23 citations · 2021
3. 3
   Effects of surgical approach on short- and long-term outcomes in early-stage rectal cancer: a multicenter, propensity score-weighted cohort study

   5 citations · 2022
4. 4
   Population demographics in geographic proximity to hospitals with robotic platforms do not correlate with disparities in access to robotic surgery

   4 citations · 2020

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