Charles W. Drescher

University of Washington, Swedish Medical Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

271

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Charles W. Drescher is a leading figure in gynecologic oncology, renowned for pioneering the integration of robotic surgery into the field. His foundational work, including a landmark 2008 study on program initiation and outcomes for endometrial cancer staging, demonstrated that robotic approaches offer comparable oncologic efficacy to traditional laparotomy with significantly reduced morbidity. This research, cited over 168 times, helped establish robotic surgery as a standard of care. Dr. Drescher further solidified this impact through a comprehensive analysis of the first 1,000 robotic cases at his institution, a 2011 study with over 100 citations that validated the safety, feasibility, and reproducibility of the technique across a broad spectrum of complex procedures. Beyond these seminal contributions, his career has focused on translating minimally invasive innovations into improved patient outcomes, shaping modern surgical practice in gynecologic oncology. Dr. Drescher’s work remains a cornerstone for surgeons and researchers advancing robotic-assisted care.

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Key Achievements

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H-Index
2
Papers
271
Total Citations
136
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic surgery in gynecologic oncology: program initiation and outcomes after the first year with comparison with laparotomy for endometrial cancer staging
168 citations · 2008
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2008 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of Washington, Swedish Medical Center

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