Micael Lopez-Acevedo
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About
Dr. Micael Lopez-Acevedo is a leading gynecologic oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing surgical management and outcomes for women with high-risk endometrial and ovarian cancers. Her most cited work, a 2016 study on sentinel lymph node (SLN) biopsy performance in high-risk endometrial cancer (54 citations), demonstrated that SLN mapping is a feasible and accurate technique even in aggressive histologies such as serous, clear cell, and carcinosarcoma. This contribution challenged prior assumptions and helped expand the use of minimally invasive staging, reducing morbidity while maintaining diagnostic precision. Dr. Lopez-Acevedo’s research has significantly influenced clinical guidelines, offering evidence that SLN biopsy can replace complete lymphadenectomy in select high-risk populations. Her work is widely cited by surgeons and oncologists seeking to personalize surgical care, and she is recognized for bridging the gap between traditional radical surgery and modern, less invasive approaches. Through her investigations, Dr. Lopez-Acevedo continues to shape best practices in gynecologic oncology, improving survival and quality of life for patients facing the most challenging uterine cancers.
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- 1Performance of sentinel lymph node biopsy in high-risk endometrial cancer54 citations · 2016