Lee Ying

About

Dr. Lee Ying is a rising surgical researcher whose work is reshaping our understanding of metabolic and bariatric surgery outcomes, with a particular focus on health equity and advanced surgical techniques. Her most impactful research, published in 2024, compares the outcomes of single anastomosis duodeno-ileostomy (SADI) and one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) against the gold-standard Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB), drawing on data from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Quality Improvement Program to provide the first large-scale North American analysis of these emerging procedures. This work has already garnered significant attention in the bariatric community. Dr. Ying also investigates disparities in ventral hernia repair, examining how access and postoperative outcomes differ between non-Hispanic Black and white patients in the era of robotic surgery. Her findings highlight critical inequities in surgical care, demonstrating that even with advanced technology, racial disparities persist. With her dual focus on optimizing metabolic surgery outcomes and addressing surgical disparities, Dr. Ying is establishing herself as a vital voice in evidence-based, equitable surgical practice.

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1. 1
   Outcomes of SADI and OAGB Compared to RYGB from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Quality Improvement Program: The North American Experience

   2 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Ventral hernia repair with permanent mesh for non-Hispanic black versus white patients: access and post-operative outcomes in the era of robotic surgery

   1 citations · 2024

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