Amanda J. Stephens
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About
Amanda J. Stephens is a gynecologic oncologist whose research focuses on refining surgical approaches for endometrial and cervical cancers, particularly through sentinel lymph node (SLN) mapping and robotic-assisted techniques. Her most cited work, "Sentinel lymph nodes in endometrial cancer" (37 citations), critically examines how primary tumor histology and SLN metastasis size predict non-sentinel node involvement—a key insight for guiding lymphadenectomy decisions. In related studies (17 citations), she investigates robotic SLN mapping symmetry and the implications of mapping failures, helping to optimize staging accuracy. Stephens also contributes to the ongoing debate around minimally invasive surgery for early-stage cervical cancer, analyzing recurrence patterns and survival outcomes following robotic radical hysterectomy. Her work on carcinomatosis risk factors (3 citations) and the role of surgical experience in recurrence rates (2 citations) adds nuance to the landmark LACC Trial findings, suggesting that surgeon proficiency may influence outcomes. Through these contributions, Stephens advances personalized surgical staging and highlights critical variables that impact prognosis, making her research essential for clinicians navigating complex decisions in gynecologic oncology.
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