Paulina Lewandowska

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Paulina Lewandowska is a surgical researcher whose work centers on the immunobiology of minimally invasive colorectal surgery, with a particular focus on the perioperative stress response. Her most cited study, a prospective comparative analysis of chemokine dynamics following open versus robotic colorectal resection, represents a significant contribution to understanding how surgical technique modulates systemic inflammation. By profiling six key chemokines—including IL-8/CXCL8, MCP-1/CCL2, and RANTES/CCL5—in 61 colorectal cancer patients, Lewandowska provided some of the first evidence that robotic surgery may elicit a distinct chemokine signature compared to conventional open approaches. This work, which has garnered 25 citations, addresses a critical gap in the literature on robot-assisted surgery’s physiological impact. Her research sits at the intersection of surgical oncology and immunology, offering insights that could inform postoperative care and recovery protocols. Lewandowska’s findings underscore the importance of understanding how surgical platforms influence host defense mechanisms, making her a valuable voice in the ongoing evolution toward less invasive, immunologically informed cancer surgery.