Stacey Collins
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About
Stacey Collins is a colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving surgical outcomes through the analysis of large-scale clinical databases. Her key research areas include minimally invasive colorectal surgery, surgical quality improvement, and the comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus robotic approaches. Collins is best known for her landmark 2016 study published in the *Journal of the American College of Surgeons*, which analyzed over 4,000 patients from the Michigan Surgical Quality Collaborative (MSQC) database to identify risk factors for unplanned conversion from laparoscopic and robotic to open colorectal surgery. This highly cited work (54 citations) has become a critical reference for surgeons seeking to optimize patient selection and reduce conversion rates. Her subsequent 2018 study comparing regional and national database outcomes for colorectal procedures further demonstrated her expertise in leveraging large datasets to evaluate surgical quality. Collins’ research has directly influenced clinical decision-making, helping to define which patients benefit most from minimally invasive approaches while highlighting the importance of surgeon experience and patient comorbidities in achieving successful outcomes.
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- 2A Regional and National Database Comparison of Colorectal Outcomes12 citations · 2018