Rian M. Hasson

Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice, Dartmouth College

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Rian M. Hasson is a surgeon-scientist whose research bridges congenital surgical anomalies and advanced minimally invasive oncologic techniques. Her work centers on two key areas: the understudied presentation of congenital hernias in adult populations and the evolution of robotic-assisted surgery for esophageal cancer. In her landmark 2024 paper, "Congenital Hernias in Adults," Hasson sheds light on a clinically challenging condition often overlooked in adult surgical practice, providing critical diagnostic and management guidance that has already garnered 6 citations in its first year. Her 2020 comprehensive review on robotic esophagectomy traces the transformative journey from open surgery to current robotic techniques, addressing the grim reality that esophageal cancer—despite being a leading cause of cancer death with only 20% five-year survival—can be treated more effectively through minimally invasive approaches. This work, cited 2 times, establishes Hasson as a thoughtful chronicler of surgical innovation. Her contributions demonstrate a rare ability to connect pediatric surgical principles with adult practice while advancing the frontier of robotic oncologic surgery, making her a rising voice in the integration of congenital and minimally invasive surgical disciplines.