Steven Nurkin
Papers
5
Total Citations
77
H-Index
3
About
Steven Nurkin is a surgical oncologist whose research sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, gastrointestinal cancers, and healthcare equity. His most influential work examines national disparities in the adoption of minimally invasive surgical techniques, with landmark studies published in 2015 and 2016 demonstrating significant inequities in access to laparoscopic and robotic approaches for both rectal and pancreatic cancers — work that has collectively garnered over 60 citations and drawn important attention to systemic gaps in cancer care delivery across the United States. Nurkin has also contributed meaningfully to the technical advancement of complex oncologic procedures, publishing a detailed operative technique for robotic Ivor Lewis esophagectomy featuring a six-centimeter linear stapled anastomosis, reflecting his commitment to refining surgical precision in high-stakes thoracoabdominal cases. His clinical breadth extends further to challenging multidisciplinary scenarios, including the management of medically inoperable patients and robotic pelvic exenteration for locally advanced prostate cancer. Together, his body of work underscores a career dedicated to expanding the reach of advanced surgical techniques while advocating for more equitable, patient-centered cancer care.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1National disparities in minimally invasive surgery for rectal cancer44 citations · 2015
- 2National disparities in minimally invasive surgery for pancreatic tumors18 citations · 2016
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- 5Robotic Pelvic Exenteration for Locally Advanced Prostate Cancer2 citations · 2020