Sarah Sears
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Dr. Sarah Sears is a leading voice in surgical safety and quality improvement, with a focused expertise on the dynamics of intraoperative team communication. Her most-cited work, a 2017 study evaluating the impact of surgical team handoffs on patient outcomes, is a cornerstone in the field. With 16 citations, this retrospective analysis of minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy procedures at an academic center provided critical, early evidence that personnel changes during surgery are not benign. By systematically linking the number of intraoperative handoffs to clinical outcomes, Dr. Sears’ research has fundamentally shaped how surgical teams approach staffing continuity and patient safety protocols. Her work is particularly notable for translating complex team dynamics into actionable clinical data, making a compelling case for minimizing disruptions in the operating room. Dr. Sears’ contributions are essential reading for researchers and clinicians in surgical quality, patient safety, and team science, establishing her as a key figure in the movement to make surgery safer through a deeper understanding of team structure and communication.
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