Dr. Susan Chen
MD, FACS
General Surgery
Primary Affiliations
Massachusetts General Hospital
Platform Status
Verified Clinical Contributor
Practice Focus
Specialties
General Surgery
Sub-Specialties
Surgical Oncology, Hepatobiliary Surgery
Areas of Interest
Pancreatic cancer, Liver metastases, Robotic hepatectomy
Clinical Approach
Whipple Procedure (Pancreaticoduodenectomy)
Utilizes an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol to minimize complications and shorten hospital stays.
Robotic Liver Resection
Pioneered techniques for robotic segmentectomy, aiming for parenchyma-sparing resections.
Platform Role
Dr. Chen is a senior knowledge contributor and case reviewer.
- Reviews complex surgical oncology cases.
- Develops educational content for the "Medical Journal" section.
- Mentors junior surgeons on the platform.
Publications & Talks
Selected Research
- Journal of Surgical Oncology, 2023: "Machine Learning to Predict Margin Status in Pancreatic Cancer Resection..."
Selected Talks
- Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 2023: "Navigating the Portal Vein: Techniques for Safe Resection"
Credentials
Licenses: MA-78901, IL-45678