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Karla Willows is a gynecologic oncologist whose research has made significant contributions to the surgical management of cervical cancer, with a particular focus on comparing oncologic outcomes across different operative approaches. Her most influential work, a 2019 study examining the impact of surgical approach on outcomes in women undergoing radical hysterectomy for cervical cancer, has garnered 139 citations and helped shape clinical conversations around the safety of minimally invasive surgery in this population. This work intersects with a broader international debate sparked by landmark trials questioning whether laparoscopic techniques compromise survival outcomes compared to open abdominal surgery. Willows has been a driving force within the Canadian Cervical Cancer Collaborative (4C), a multicenter research network producing practice-relevant evidence on early-stage cervical cancer management. Through this collaboration, she has investigated surgical margin status, the role of preoperative conization in mitigating surgical risk, and the safety of vaginal surgical approaches. Her cumulative body of work — spanning over 170 citations — reflects both methodological rigor and clinical relevance. For students and researchers navigating the evolving landscape of gynecologic oncology surgery, Willows' scholarship offers an essential evidence base for understanding how operative technique influences patient outcomes.