Papers
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Total Citations
901
H-Index
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About
Amy L. Weaver is a prominent biostatistician and clinical researcher whose work has profoundly shaped the evidence base for minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, particularly robotic-assisted procedures. Based at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, Weaver has made landmark contributions to understanding the safety, efficacy, and learning curves associated with robotic hysterectomy and endometrial cancer staging. Her most-cited work, a 2008 comparative study of robotic radical hysterectomy versus laparoscopy and laparotomy (337 citations), helped establish the clinical legitimacy of robotic approaches at a pivotal moment in their adoption. Subsequent research rigorously examined how surgeons develop proficiency in robotic techniques, offering methodologically sophisticated analyses that have guided training programs worldwide. Weaver has also advanced knowledge in pelvic floor reconstruction, evaluating perioperative outcomes and costs of robotic sacrocolpopexy, and contributed to optimizing hysterectomy route selection through evidence-based decision algorithms. Her work on sentinel lymph node biopsy for endometrial cancer staging reflects an ongoing commitment to refining surgical oncology practice. Collectively, her publications—accumulating hundreds of citations—demonstrate a sustained impact on gynecologic surgery quality, patient safety, and cost-conscious care delivery.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic radical hysterectomy: Comparison with laparoscopy and laparotomy337 citations · 2008
- 2The Learning Curve of Robotic Hysterectomy119 citations · 2013
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- 4Determining Optimal Route of Hysterectomy for Benign Indications48 citations · 2016
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- 6Assessing the learning curve of robotic sacrocolpopexy40 citations · 2015
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