Rate My Professor Tony Lin

Lin's research focuses on surgical outcomes, equity in access to elective surgery, and postoperative care in areas such as colorectal procedures and hernia repair. Notable publications include co-authorship on 'Access to and quality of elective surgery in Aotearoa New Zealand: a prospective cohort study using hernia surgery as a tracer procedure' in The Lancet Global Health (2024), 'Risk Factors for Readmission in Excisional Haemorrhoidectomy' in the Journal of Surgical Research (2024), and 'Outcomes for men undergoing rectal prolapse surgery: A national cohort study' in Colorectal Disease (2023). His work has informed national discussions on surgical prioritization tools and disparities in care. Lin supervises student research projects, with supervisees presenting findings at conferences, such as summer research posters. Through his publications and clinical-academic role, Lin impacts surgical practice and policy in New Zealand, emphasizing quality and accessibility in elective procedures.