Debra L. Richardson
The Ohio State University, Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research
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Total Citations
323
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About
Dr. Debra L. Richardson is a pioneering gynecologic oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the adoption of robotic surgery for endometrial cancer. Her work focuses on optimizing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic hysterectomy and pelvic-aortic lymphadenectomy, to improve outcomes for women with gynecologic malignancies. Dr. Richardson’s landmark 2009 study, cited over 160 times, provided the first detailed analysis of the learning curve for robotic staging in endometrial cancer, establishing critical benchmarks for surgical training and proficiency. Her 2008 paper, with 130 citations, prospectively documented outcomes from the first 105 robotic staging procedures, demonstrating the safety and feasibility of this approach. Additionally, she authored the definitive technical guide—"The Ohio State University method"—which standardized the robotic surgical technique and remains a key reference for surgeons worldwide. Through her meticulous documentation of operative times, complications, and success factors, Dr. Richardson has accelerated the transition from traditional laparotomy to robotic surgery, reducing patient morbidity. Her work has been instrumental in making robotic lymphadenectomy a standard of care, and her contributions continue to guide both novice and experienced surgeons in achieving optimal outcomes.
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- 2Robotic Hysterectomy and Pelvic–Aortic Lymphadenectomy for Endometrial Cancer130 citations · 2008
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