Current Research

Our colorectal surgeons are proud to be part of a strong academic medical center capable of producing world-class research. We are actively involved in a variety of institutional and industry-sponsored clinical trials, focusing on outcomes research and the development of innovative techniques to improve patient care. Leveraging robust datasets such as the US Rectal Cancer Consortium (USRCC), National Cancer Database (NCDB), Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER), American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP), and MarketScan, we aim to drive innovation and deliver impactful findings that shape the future of colorectal surgery and health care.

Colorectal surgery research at Vanderbilt