Charles F. Levenback

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Papers

Total Citations

269

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About

Dr. Charles F. Levenback is a leading gynecologic oncologist whose research has profoundly shaped surgical practice in endometrial and cervical cancer care. His work centers on refining surgical staging and treatment approaches, with a particular focus on optimizing lymphadenectomy and minimally invasive techniques. Dr. Levenback’s landmark study on lymphadenectomy during endometrial cancer staging (135 citations) critically examined practice patterns among gynecologic oncologists, highlighting variability and driving standardization in surgical management. He also conducted a pivotal comparison of radical hysterectomy approaches after the adoption of robotic surgery (134 citations), demonstrating the transformative impact of robotic technology on surgical outcomes and recovery. With over 130 citations for each of these influential papers, his contributions have directly informed clinical guidelines and surgical decision-making. Dr. Levenback’s work is essential reading for trainees and researchers seeking to understand the evolution of gynecologic oncology surgery, particularly the shift toward less invasive, evidence-based staging and treatment protocols.