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About
Thomas Ind is a leading figure in gynaecological surgery, whose research has profoundly shaped the adoption and training of robotic-assisted minimally invasive surgery in gynaecology. Based in the United Kingdom, Ind has built a distinguished body of work examining the clinical, economic, and ergonomic dimensions of robotic and laparoscopic surgery, with a particular focus on endometrial cancer treatment. His 2017 systematic review and meta-analysis comparing robotic with standard laparoscopic surgery for endometrial cancer — now cited over 80 times — stands as a landmark evidence synthesis in the field. Equally influential is his work on surgeon ergonomics, learning curves, and the real-world implementation of robotic systems within publicly funded healthcare settings. Recognising that technology alone cannot transform surgical outcomes, Ind has been instrumental in developing standardised training curricula for robotic gynaecological surgery, contributing to international consensus through the Society of European Robotic Gynaecological Surgery (SERGS). With a cumulative citation count approaching 400 across his most-cited works, his research bridges innovation and practicality, offering students and clinicians alike a rigorous, evidence-based roadmap for integrating emerging surgical technologies into contemporary gynaecological practice.
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- 4Robotic surgery in gynaecology45 citations · 2022
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- 10Robotic surgery in gynaecology15 citations · 2016