Brian K. Bednarski

Brian K. Bednarski is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. His research focuses on colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery, specifically investigating minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques, nonoperative management for rectal cancer, and quality-of-life outcomes in cancer survivorship. His recent work includes studies on risk factors for tumor regrowth after nonoperative rectal cancer management, the adoption of robotic surgery, and the development of entrustable professional activities for complex general surgical oncology. He also examines the impact of endoscopic resection on staging and grading of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors and rectal polyps.