Umut Sarpel

Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

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Umut Sarpel is a surgical oncologist whose research focuses on improving outcomes in gastrointestinal and colorectal cancer surgery, with a particular emphasis on minimally invasive and robotic techniques. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of surgical quality and postoperative recovery. In a key 2017 study on gastric adenocarcinoma, Sarpel identified predictors of positive surgical margins after definitive resection and evaluated the impact of adjuvant therapies, a contribution that has been cited 16 times and informs clinical decision-making for high-risk patients. She has also been a leading voice in the field of minimally invasive surgery, authoring a comprehensive 2021 review that synthesizes best practices and emerging technologies. Most notably, her 2024 investigation into robotic colorectal resections demonstrated that this approach is associated with less postoperative pain, decreased opioid use, and earlier return to work compared to traditional laparoscopy—findings that have already garnered 7 citations and promise to reshape perioperative care. Through these studies, Sarpel has established herself as a researcher dedicated to optimizing surgical precision and patient recovery, bridging the gap between technical innovation and tangible clinical benefits.