Meron M. Begashaw
VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, American College of Surgeons
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242
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About
Meron M. Begashaw is a leading health services researcher whose work has shaped the evidence base for robotic surgery in general surgery and oncology. Her research focuses on systematically evaluating the clinical effectiveness, cost, and long-term outcomes of robot-assisted procedures compared to traditional laparoscopic and open approaches. Begashaw’s most influential work includes a landmark 2021 study comparing robot-assisted, video-assisted, and open esophagectomy for esophageal cancer, which has garnered 90 citations and is critical for guiding surgical decision-making. She has also authored high-impact systematic reviews on robot-assisted cholecystectomy (67 citations), ventral hernia repair (44 citations), and partial nephrectomy (27 citations), consistently providing rigorous evidence on perioperative outcomes and healthcare costs. Her 2020 comprehensive review on robot-assisted procedures in general surgery synthesizes data across cholecystectomy and hernia repairs, highlighting the rapid adoption and unresolved questions about robotic surgery’s utility. Begashaw’s work is essential for surgeons, policymakers, and researchers seeking to understand the real-world benefits and limitations of robotic surgical platforms, making her a key voice in evidence-based surgical innovation.
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