Kristina Butler
Mayo Clinic Hospital, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Mayo Clinic in Arizona
Papers
10
Total Citations
140
H-Index
6
About
Kristina Butler is a leading gynecologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive and robotic surgery for uterine and cervical cancers, as well as benign gynecologic conditions. Her major contributions lie in demonstrating that robotic surgery for uterine cancer can achieve better outcomes without increased costs—a finding from her 2019 study that has been cited 48 times and reshaped clinical practice. She has also been instrumental in shifting hysterectomy for endometrial cancer from inpatient to outpatient settings, with multiple papers (totaling over 40 citations) establishing the feasibility and safety of same-day discharge after robotic procedures. Notably, her 2013 work on surgeon fatigue and postural stability showed that robotic surgery reduces muscular strain compared to laparoscopy, a finding that has influenced ergonomic guidelines. Butler has also compared survival outcomes in cervical cancer patients treated with open versus robotic radical hysterectomy, and her recent studies on single-port robotic platforms (2025) are pioneering new frontiers in surgical innovation. With over 140 total citations across her top papers, Butler’s research is defining the future of gynecologic oncology surgery—making it safer, more efficient, and more patient-centered.
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