Summary
Ron Landmann, M.D., holds research interests in:
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Diseases of the colon, rectum and anus
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Application of minimally invsive techniques including laparoscopy, robotics, transanal and endoscopic procedures
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Improvement of modalities to affect patient outcomes and quality-of-life
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Values-based research to improve outcomes while reducing cost
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Laparoscopic resection for colonic polyps
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Laparoscopic/robotic resection and its applicability in colorectal malignancy
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Minimally invasive techniques utilized in the treatment of Crohn's disease
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Minimally invasive procedures, including restorative proctocolectomy and ileal pouch-anal anastomosis for ulcerative colitis and familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)
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Laparoscopic total abdominal colectomy for colonic dysmotility
Dr. Landmann's team conducts clinical trials in the field of colon and rectal surgery. They are currently participating in a number of NIH- and multigroup sponsored multi-center trials of laparoscopic/robotic/transanal resection of colon and rectal cancers
The team also has studies underway to improve patient's quality-of-life after surgical intervention for inflammatory bowel diseases.