Christer Borgfeldt

Lund University, Skåne University Hospital

Papers

5

Total Citations

271

H-Index

5

About

Christer Borgfeldt is a leading Swedish gynecological surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the application of minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques in gynecologic oncology. His work centers on improving surgical outcomes for cervical and uterine cancers, with a particular focus on the precision and recovery benefits of robot-assisted laparoscopy. Borgfeldt’s landmark 2009 study on robot-assisted radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy, cited over 100 times, provided crucial early data on both short- and long-term morbidity, establishing a foundation for the widespread adoption of this technology. He further demonstrated the feasibility of fertility-preserving surgery with his work on robot-assisted radical trachelectomy. Through large-scale, population-based registry studies, including an evaluation of over 3,400 uterine cancer cases, Borgfeldt has provided robust, real-world evidence comparing minimally invasive approaches to traditional abdominal surgery. His research consistently shows that robotic surgery reduces recovery time and allows patients to return to daily activities sooner. By combining high-impact clinical trials with comprehensive national registry data, Borgfeldt has been instrumental in shaping modern, less invasive standards of care for women with gynecologic cancers.

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5
H-Index
5
Papers
271
Total Citations
54
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robot assisted laparoscopic radical hysterectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy with short and long term morbidity data
109 citations · 2009
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2009 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 15
🏛 Institutions: Lund University, Skåne University Hospital

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