William Rusch

William Rusch at Memorial Sloan Kettering contributed foundational work on mesothelioma staging and surgical outcomes that helped standardize the International Mesothelioma Interest Group staging system. His research on extrapleural pneumonectomy outcomes, surgical morbidity, and patient selection criteria has contributed to evidence-based surgical decision-making. He has been central to the national cancer database contributions to mesothelioma epidemiology and outcomes. His legacy in mesothelioma staging and surgical quality metrics continues to guide clinical practice and trial eligibility criteria.