Elizabeth G. Grubbs

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Papers

Total Citations

115

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About

Dr. Elizabeth G. Grubbs is a pioneering endocrine surgeon whose work has redefined minimally invasive approaches to thyroid and adrenal surgery. Her research focuses on advancing robotic-assisted techniques to improve patient outcomes and surgical precision. Dr. Grubbs is best known for her landmark study on robot-assisted transaxillary thyroid surgery (64 citations), which demonstrated comparable outcomes to traditional open lobectomy while offering superior cosmetic results. She further revolutionized adrenal surgery by refining robotic-assisted retroperitoneoscopic adrenalectomy (40 citations), showing that robotic technology enhances the already superior posterior approach by providing three-dimensional optics and articulating instrumentation. Her work has been instrumental in establishing these techniques as viable, safe alternatives in the United States. Beyond technical innovation, Dr. Grubbs has contributed to surgical education, notably through her survey study on Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship preparedness (11 citations), which identified critical gaps in training and informed curriculum development. Her impact is reflected in her sustained influence on surgical practice, with her papers serving as foundational references for surgeons adopting robotic endocrine procedures. Dr. Grubbs continues to shape the field through her commitment to innovation, education, and evidence-based surgical care.