Thomas Curran

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Medical University of South Carolina

Papers

Total Citations

348

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About

Dr. Thomas Curran is a leading surgical oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for thoracic and colorectal malignancies through comparative effectiveness and health services research. His most influential work, a 2013 study analyzing over 30,000 cases from a national database, provided pivotal evidence comparing open, video-assisted thoracoscopic (VATS), and robotic lobectomy for lung cancer. With 335 citations, this landmark paper demonstrated that minimally invasive approaches reduce complications and hospital stays without compromising oncologic safety, fundamentally shaping modern thoracic surgery guidelines. Dr. Curran has also advanced colorectal surgery, notably through a 2020 cost-effectiveness analysis of surgical approaches to proctectomy, which guides resource allocation in complex pelvic procedures. His research uniquely bridges clinical outcomes with economic evaluation, offering surgeons and policymakers actionable data to improve patient care while managing healthcare costs. A prolific contributor to evidence-based surgical practice, Dr. Curran’s work continues to influence operative decision-making and training paradigms, making him a respected voice in the evolution of minimally invasive surgical oncology.