Virginia Mulcahy
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Virginia Mulcahy’s research centers on colorectal cancer survivorship, with a particular focus on how surgical techniques affect patients’ long-term well-being. Her most cited work, a 2019 mixed-methods study, investigates the impact of surgical modality—open, laparoscopic, robotic, or transanal—on body image, quality of life, and survivorship after anterior resection for colorectal cancer. This study is notable for integrating patient-reported outcomes with clinical data, revealing that less invasive approaches may improve self-image and emotional recovery. With 22 citations, it has influenced discussions on patient-centered surgical decision-making. Mulcahy’s contributions bridge oncology and psychosocial care, emphasizing that survivorship extends beyond disease-free survival. Her work is particularly valuable for students and researchers interested in how surgical innovation shapes holistic patient outcomes, and it underscores the importance of mixed-methods research in capturing the lived experience of cancer treatment.
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