Darragh Hodnett

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Darragh Hodnett is a clinical researcher whose work focuses on perioperative risk prediction in gynaecological oncology, with a particular emphasis on robotic surgery. His most cited study, a 2024 head-to-head comparison of the P-POSSUM and ACS-NSQIP risk calculators, represents a significant contribution to the field. In this retrospective pilot study, Hodnett systematically evaluated the accuracy of these two established surgical risk models in predicting postoperative complications specifically for gynaecological–oncological robotic surgery. This work addresses a critical gap in the literature, as most risk stratification tools were developed for open surgery and their applicability to minimally invasive approaches remained unclear. By providing the first direct comparison of these calculators in this surgical context, Hodnett’s research offers clinicians evidence-based guidance for preoperative counseling and resource allocation. Though early in his career, his work has already garnered attention, with his flagship paper accumulating 4 citations shortly after publication. This foundational study lays important groundwork for larger prospective validations and the potential development of robotic surgery-specific risk models, positioning Hodnett as an emerging voice in surgical outcomes research.