Victoria M. Gershuni
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania
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About
Dr. Victoria M. Gershuni is a leading bariatric surgeon and researcher dedicated to improving perioperative safety and outcomes in metabolic surgery. Her work centers on high-risk patient populations and surgical technique optimization, with a particular focus on the comparative safety of laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy versus Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. In her landmark MBSAQIP analysis, Dr. Gershuni demonstrated that sleeve gastrectomy carries a significantly lower risk of perioperative mortality—including sudden cardiac death—for patients with prior cardiac history, a finding that has shaped clinical decision-making for this vulnerable group. She has also investigated the impact of staple line reinforcement in sleeve gastrectomy, analyzing over 284,000 patients to provide evidence-based guidance on reducing complications. Beyond clinical outcomes, Dr. Gershuni is a leader in surgical education, having published key trends in bariatric surgery training among Fellowship Council trainees from 2012 to 2019. Her work has been cited in major surgical journals and informs both practice guidelines and fellowship curricula. Through her rigorous, data-driven approach, Dr. Gershuni continues to advance safer, more effective bariatric care.
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