Prasha Bhandari
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About
Prasha Bhandari’s research confronts critical disparities in thoracic surgery, focusing on equitable access to advanced treatments and cost-effective care. Her work on myasthenia gravis demonstrated that transcervical thymectomy is the most cost-effective surgical approach—a finding with direct implications for resource allocation and patient outcomes. In a landmark study on socioeconomic, rural, and insurance-based inequities in robotic lung cancer resections, Bhandari revealed that underserved patients—those who are poor, rural, or underinsured—face worsening disparities as cutting-edge technologies emerge, precisely because they have limited access to these innovations. This work, cited 8 times, underscores a troubling pattern: technological advancement can inadvertently widen treatment gaps. Bhandari’s scholarship, including her highly cited 2020 papers, has been instrumental in highlighting how systemic barriers perpetuate inequity in surgical oncology. Her research not only identifies these disparities but also provides actionable insights for policymakers and clinicians striving to ensure that all patients benefit from medical progress. Through her rigorous analyses, Bhandari has become a vital voice in the movement toward more equitable thoracic surgical care.
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