Laura A. Lambert

Dr. Laura A. Lambert is a Professor of Surgery and Director of the Peritoneal Malignancy Program at the University of Utah, specializing in peritoneal carcinomatosis and hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (HIPEC) for gastrointestinal oncology.

Her educational background includes:

• B.A. in German & Economics from Bowdoin College
• M.D. from Harvard Medical School
• General Surgery Residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
• Surgical Oncology Fellowship at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
• Board Certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine (2012) from University of Massachusetts

Dr. Lambert's research centers on surgical management of peritoneal surface malignancies, with emphasis on HIPEC optimization, complication prediction, and integration of palliative care in surgical oncology. Her work bridges clinical practice and patient-centered outcomes.

Analysis of her 2021-2024 publications reveals dominant themes in predictive modeling for CRS/HIPEC outcomes, perioperative care standardization, and disease-specific management (particularly appendiceal and colorectal cancers). Her collaborative studies through the US HIPEC Collaborative establish evidence-based practices for peritoneal malignancy treatment.

As Director of the Peritoneal Malignancy Program, she leads a multidisciplinary team integrating surgical, medical, and palliative oncology services at Huntsman Cancer Institute, advancing comprehensive care models for complex abdominal malignancies.