Kevin F. Kennedy

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Kevin F. Kennedy is a surgical oncologist whose research centers on advanced gastric cancer, with a particular focus on optimizing treatment pathways and reducing patient burden. His most cited work examines the treatment burden of robotic gastrectomy for locally advanced gastric cancer (LAGC), introducing a novel composite metric that integrates narcotic consumption, oncologic efficacy, cumulative morbidity, and 90-day resource utilization. This single-institution Western experience, spanning 2013–2018, not only evaluates outcomes following neoadjuvant chemotherapy and robotic gastrectomy but also employs multivariate modeling to identify predictors of burden and cumulative sum (CUSUM) analysis to characterize the learning curve. By quantifying the multidimensional impact of surgical intervention, Kennedy’s research provides a framework for assessing value in cancer care beyond traditional endpoints. His work contributes to the growing evidence base for minimally invasive approaches in gastric cancer surgery, addressing critical gaps in Western literature where robotic gastrectomy adoption has been slower. With 4 citations, this study represents an early but important contribution to surgical oncology, offering a replicable methodology for evaluating treatment burden that can guide clinical decision-making and future prospective investigations.