Laura Ding
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Dr. Laura Ding is a health services researcher whose work illuminates critical disparities in urological cancer care. Her research focuses on the intersection of surgical outcomes, healthcare utilization, and racial equity, particularly for patients undergoing prostate cancer treatment. In her landmark 2015 study, "Utilization of surgical procedures and racial disparity in the treatment of urinary incontinence after prostatectomy," Ding conducted a rigorous retrospective analysis of patients at a single institution, revealing significant racial disparities in the rates of incontinence procedures following radical prostatectomy. This work, cited 18 times, provided early, compelling evidence that minority patients were less likely to receive corrective surgical interventions for post-prostatectomy incontinence, highlighting systemic inequities in follow-up care. By identifying the variables associated with these disparities, Ding’s research has helped shape clinical awareness and policy discussions around equitable access to urological rehabilitation. Her contributions are vital for surgeons and health policy makers striving to ensure that all prostate cancer survivors receive comprehensive, equitable post-treatment care.
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