Megan Fiasconaro
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Megan Fiasconaro is a leading colorectal surgeon-researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for colon and rectal cancer. Her major contributions center on comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgical approaches to optimize patient outcomes. In her highly cited 2022 study, she demonstrated that robotic resections for nonmetastatic colon cancer yield increased lymph node harvest and more radical mesenteric resection compared to laparoscopic and open methods—findings that have shaped current surgical practice. Her 2022 work on predictors of operative difficulty in robotic low anterior resection for rectal cancer, analyzing 382 patients, provides crucial guidance for preoperative planning and surgeon training. Fiasconaro also investigates surgical outcomes in vulnerable populations, as shown in her 2023 study comparing minimally invasive versus open colectomy in patients aged 80 and older. With her research accumulating over 37 citations, she is recognized for generating high-quality evidence that directly informs clinical decision-making. Her work bridges the gap between technological innovation and practical surgical application, making her a key voice in the evolution of colorectal cancer surgery.
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