David Starks

University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, Cleveland Clinic

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David Starks is a pioneering figure in gynecologic oncology, with a focused research agenda on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for cancer treatment. His work has been instrumental in evaluating and comparing emerging surgical modalities, particularly robotic surgery and single-port laparoscopy, against standard laparoscopic approaches. Starks’s major contributions include early adoption and rigorous assessment of robotic-assisted surgery for gynecologic cancers, demonstrating its feasibility and safety in complex oncologic resections. His multi-institutional study comparing single-port laparoscopy, standard laparoscopy, and robotic surgery in endometrial cancer patients provided critical evidence on outcomes and recovery, helping to guide clinical decision-making. While his most-cited papers have garnered modest citation counts (8 and 4 citations respectively), their impact lies in shaping early adoption patterns and informing subsequent large-scale trials. Starks’s work has been recognized for its role in expanding minimally invasive options for women with gynecologic malignancies, reducing surgical morbidity without compromising oncologic outcomes. His research continues to influence the evolution of surgical practice in gynecologic oncology.