Elizabeth N. Skinner

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Papers

2

Total Citations

716

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2

About

Dr. Elizabeth N. Skinner is a leading gynecologic oncologist renowned for advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques in the treatment of endometrial and cervical cancers. Her seminal work includes a landmark comparative study of robotic-assisted, laparoscopic, and open hysterectomy for endometrial cancer staging, which has garnered over 455 citations and fundamentally shaped surgical practice. Dr. Skinner also conducted a pivotal case-control study demonstrating the safety and efficacy of robot-assisted radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymph node dissection versus the traditional open approach, cited more than 260 times. These contributions have established her as a pioneer in robotic surgery, reducing patient morbidity and recovery times while maintaining oncologic outcomes. Her research continues to influence clinical guidelines and training for gynecologic oncology surgeons worldwide.

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2
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2
Papers
716
Total Citations
358
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
A comparative study of 3 surgical methods for hysterectomy with staging for endometrial cancer: robotic assistance, laparoscopy, laparotomy
455 citations · 2008
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2008 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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