Claire Deland

About

Claire Deland is a leading figure in gynecologic oncology, renowned for her pioneering work in robotic surgery for endometrial and other gynecologic cancers. Her research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes and quality of life, particularly for elderly and high-risk patient populations. Deland’s major contributions include the prospective evaluation of the first 100 robotic surgeries for endometrial cancer, demonstrating that the approach is safe and effective even in elderly patients, with preserved quality of life (53 citations). She also conducted critical analyses of vaginal vault dehiscence after robotic hysterectomy (48 citations) and compared the outcomes and cost-effectiveness of robotic versus traditional radical hysterectomy (32 citations), providing evidence for the adoption of minimally invasive techniques. Additionally, her work on technical modifications in robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery (14 citations) has helped refine operative protocols. With over 147 citations across her key papers, Deland’s research has shaped clinical guidelines and expanded access to advanced surgical care, making her a respected authority in the integration of robotics into gynecologic oncology.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Outcome and quality of life in a prospective cohort of the first 100 robotic surgeries for endometrial cancer, with focus on elderly patients.

   53 citations · 2010
2. 2
   Vaginal Vault Dehiscence After Robotic Hysterectomy for Gynecologic Cancers

   48 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Robotic radical hysterectomy: comparison of outcomes and cost

   32 citations · 2010
4. 4
   Technical modifications in the robotic-assisted surgical approach for gynaecologic operations

   14 citations · 2010

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