Clinical Outcomes Research in Surgical Oncology

Using a range of data sources—including large-scale nationally validated databases and institutionally derived datasets—the Maker Lab conducts clinical outcomes research regarding hepatopancreatobiliary malignancies, gastrointestinal cancers, and melanoma. Our research involves understanding how tumor biology, surgical techniques, and (neo)adjuvant treatment affect perioperative care, quality of life, and long-term oncologic outcomes. Our original investigations have been presented at various premier conferences in the field (American College of Surgeons, International Hepato-Pancreato Biliary Association, Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, Society of Surgical Oncology, Western Surgical Association, Society of Asian Academic Surgeons).