Maja Lieng Johanson

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

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Maja Lieng Johanson is a leading Norwegian gynecologist whose research focuses on the evolution of hysterectomy practices, particularly the adoption of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgical techniques. Her work provides critical, population-level insights into how surgical methods change over time and the factors driving those shifts. Her landmark study, "Hysterektomi i Norge 2008–18," with 4 citations, offers a comprehensive national analysis of hysterectomy routes, revealing a significant trend away from open surgery toward minimally invasive approaches. Building on this, her 2021 paper, "Changes in route of hysterectomy in Norway since introduction of robotic approach," with 2 citations, specifically examines the impact of robotic surgery adoption, documenting that robotic-assisted hysterectomies accounted for 15% of all procedures by 2018. This research is vital for healthcare policy, highlighting the cost implications of robotic systems while questioning their clinical superiority over other minimally invasive methods. Dr. Johanson’s work is instrumental for surgeons, hospital administrators, and policymakers navigating the complex trade-offs between innovation, cost, and patient outcomes in gynecologic surgery.