Improving cancer surgery quality through operative standards
Official title: Evaluation of the Implementation and Effectiveness of the American College of Surgeons Operative Standards Program
Funded at University of Michigan at Ann Arbor · NIH-11041057 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how following specific guidelines for cancer surgeries can help doctors do a better job, which might lead to improved care and outcomes for cancer patients.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2024 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $448,059 |
| NIH project number | 5R01CA288625-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11041057 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment at accredited hospitals.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not undergoing surgery or are receiving non-surgical cancer treatments may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research evaluates the effectiveness of the American College of Surgeons' operative standards aimed at enhancing the quality of cancer surgeries. By implementing 134 defined standards across 15 cancer types, the project seeks to ensure that surgeons adhere to best practices, potentially improving patient outcomes. The study will assess how these standards influence surgical quality and whether they lead to better cancer staging and treatment delivery. It involves hospitals accredited by the Commission on Cancer, which serves a large population of cancer patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved surgical outcomes and better cancer treatment for patients.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that implementing standardized surgical practices can lead to improved patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dossett, Lesly a — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Dossett, Lesly a
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About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.