Dr. Russell Langan shares how RWJBarnabas Health grew its pancreatic cyst surveillance program from 110 to more than 4,000 patients — and the six steps any health system can follow to do the same.
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new pancreas patients requiring follow-up, pre- vs. post-Eon
pancreatic cancers identified (2021–2023)
successful return rate for high-risk patients
downstream exams generated
Select an AI tool that performs reliably across all imaging types and extracts key findings automatically
Find a navigator to guide every identified patient through scheduling and next steps
Standardize on one evidence-based guideline with clearly defined patient pathways
Choose a centralized or decentralized model that fits your resources and geography
Drive long-term adherence with integrated communication and no-show outreach
Sustain awareness by educating referring physicians and sharing results with leadership
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Associate Chief Surgical Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, RCINJ; Director of Surgical Oncology, RWJBarnabas Health Northern Region; Associate Professor of Surgery, Rutgers Cancer Institute
Dr. Russell Langan is a surgical oncologist specializing in tumors of the pancreas, liver, bile ducts, gallbladder, and intestinal tract, and Chief of Surgical Oncology & Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. He leads the highest-volume pancreatic surgery program in New Jersey and pioneered the use of AI to identify and survey pancreatic cysts so cancers can be treated sooner. He trained at Georgetown University Hospital, the National Cancer Institute, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, and is an Associate Professor of Surgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.
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