Shaan Bhandarkar
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Shaan Bhandarkar is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work focuses on health equity and the comparative effectiveness of minimally invasive surgical techniques. His most-cited study, "Racial disparities in complications following elective colon cancer resection: Impact of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches" (2023), has garnered 3 citations and represents a critical intersection of surgical innovation and social determinants of health. In this work, Bhandarkar investigates whether robotic-assisted surgery can mitigate the well-documented racial disparities in postoperative complications for colon cancer patients, comparing outcomes against traditional laparoscopic approaches. His research contributes to a growing body of evidence that surgical technology alone may not eliminate systemic inequities, highlighting the need for multi-level interventions. Bhandarkar’s findings are particularly relevant for surgeons, health policy makers, and disparities researchers seeking to optimize both clinical outcomes and equitable access to advanced surgical care. By centering race as a key variable in surgical outcomes, he advances the conversation on how to design more inclusive, evidence-based surgical practices.
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