David J. Kolessar
Geisinger Health System, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
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About
David J. Kolessar is an orthopedic surgery researcher whose work centers on total joint arthroplasty, with a particular focus on technological innovation, surgical efficiency, and healthcare economics. He has emerged as a notable voice in the growing conversation around robotic-arm assisted knee arthroplasty, contributing research that examines how this advanced surgical technology influences both patient outcomes and associated healthcare costs — a timely area of inquiry given the projected global surge in total knee arthroplasty (TKA) procedures in the coming decades. His most-cited work on this topic has collectively garnered nearly 40 citations, reflecting meaningful engagement from the orthopedic research community. Beyond the operating room, Kolessar has also turned his attention to postoperative patient care dynamics, investigating how communication volume — including phone calls and patient portal messages — following total joint arthroplasty may serve as an early warning signal for emergency department visits. This research highlights his broader interest in optimizing the full continuum of joint replacement care, from surgical precision to post-discharge patient management, making his work valuable to clinicians, health systems, and researchers seeking to improve both clinical and operational outcomes in arthroplasty.
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