Nicholas Cortolillo
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Nicholas Cortolillo is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on the comparative effectiveness and cost-efficiency of minimally invasive versus open surgical procedures, particularly in hepatobiliary surgery. His most cited study, "Nationwide outcomes and costs of laparoscopic and robotic vs. open hepatectomy" (2018), has garnered 49 citations and stands as a key contribution to the evidence base guiding surgical decision-making. In this work, Cortolillo leveraged large-scale national data to rigorously compare laparoscopic, robotic, and open approaches for liver resection, revealing that minimally invasive techniques can achieve comparable clinical outcomes while significantly reducing hospital costs and length of stay. This research has helped inform both clinical practice and health policy, highlighting the potential for broader adoption of robotic and laparoscopic methods in complex hepatic surgery. Cortolillo’s work exemplifies the growing importance of health services research in surgery, where data-driven insights are used to optimize patient outcomes and resource allocation. His findings continue to influence discussions on surgical innovation, cost containment, and the integration of advanced technologies into routine care.
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