Craig A. Messick

Craig A. Messick is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. A surgical oncologist specializing in colorectal and gastrointestinal surgery, his research focuses on organ preservation in rectal cancer, minimally invasive robotic techniques for colon cancer, and the management of anal cancer in high-risk populations. His recent work has examined surgical outcomes in obese patients undergoing robotic complete mesocolic excision, risk factors for tumor regrowth after nonoperative management of rectal cancer, and tailored conservative surgical approaches for Lynch syndrome. He has also investigated the impact of endoscopic resection on staging of gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors and outcomes for incurable anal cancer according to HIV status. His publications appear in leading journals including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Annals of Surgical Oncology, and Surgical Endoscopy.