Shanna R. Sprinkle
Duke Medical Center, Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital, Duke University
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About
Shanna R. Sprinkle is a colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and improving oncologic outcomes in colorectal cancer. Her most influential research examines the implications of conversion from laparoscopic to open colectomy, with a landmark study analyzing over 104,000 patients demonstrating that conversion does not necessarily portend inferior oncologic outcomes—a finding that has shaped surgical decision-making and patient counseling. Sprinkle has also been a pioneer in transanal robotic proctectomy, conducting preclinical cadaveric studies that established the feasibility of combining robotic transanal total mesorectal excision with laparoscopic assistance, addressing the technical challenges of traditional anterior resection. Her contributions extend to surgical education through the validation of the Omni, a novel multimodality assessment tool for tracking surgical skills longitudinally. With her work cited in key colorectal surgery literature, Sprinkle continues to influence both clinical practice and surgical training, bridging the gap between innovative technology and evidence-based patient care.
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