James Budge
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James Budge is a leading figure in endocrine surgery, with a particular focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques for thyroid disease. His research has critically evaluated the adoption and outcomes of transaxillary robotic thyroidectomy, a procedure pioneered in South Korea, within a UK context. Budge’s landmark 2016 case-control study, which has garnered 55 citations, provided essential comparative data on this approach versus conventional surgery in a Western population, highlighting differences in patient selection, operative time, and complication rates. This work has been instrumental in shaping the evidence base for robotic thyroid surgery outside of Asia, addressing cultural, anthropometric, and systemic barriers to its wider implementation. Beyond this, Budge’s broader contributions to endocrine surgery include rigorous assessments of surgical safety and oncological efficacy, helping to define best practices for managing thyroid nodules and cancer. His scholarship is widely cited by surgeons and researchers seeking to understand the real-world applicability of novel technologies, making him a key voice in the ongoing evolution of thyroid surgery.
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