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Racial Disparities in Access to Minimally Invasive Emergency General Surgery | Synapse

April 5, 2026JAMA Network Open0 citationsOpen Access

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Racial Disparities in Access to Minimally Invasive Emergency General Surgery

BLBryce C. Lambert ZFZahra Fazal EWElizabeth Wall-Wieler

Key Points

The study aims to explore racial disparities in access to minimally invasive surgery (MIS) among Black patients and their outcomes.
Retrospective cohort design
Analysis of surgical setting and access to MIS
Assessment of patient outcomes
Identified significant disparities in access to MIS for Black patients
Observed differences in surgical outcomes based on race
Highlighted the need for targeted interventions to address inequities

Abstract

In this retrospective cohort study, Black patients faced disparities in surgical setting, access to MIS, and outcomes. These inequities highlight the need for targeted, equity-focused interventions to expand access to MIS and improve outcomes across diverse populations.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69d1fdd4a79560c99a0a421f https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.5009