Selene Mak
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About
Selene Mak is a leading health services researcher whose work focuses on the comparative effectiveness and health economics of robotic-assisted surgery. Her major contributions lie in systematically evaluating whether the rapid adoption of robotic platforms in general surgery is justified by improved patient outcomes and cost-effectiveness. Through a series of high-impact systematic reviews, Mak has provided critical evidence comparing robotic, laparoscopic, and open approaches for esophageal cancer, cholecystectomy, ventral hernia repair, and partial nephrectomy. Her landmark 2021 study on esophagectomy, cited over 90 times, was instrumental in clarifying the perioperative benefits of robot-assisted minimally invasive surgery. With over 240 total citations across her most-cited papers, Mak’s work has directly informed surgical decision-making and health policy. Notably, her research on cholecystectomy and hernia repairs has been published in top-tier surgical journals and cited in clinical guidelines. By rigorously analyzing both clinical outcomes and cost data, Mak has become a trusted voice in the debate over surgical robotics, helping surgeons and hospitals make evidence-based choices about technology adoption.
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