Regina P. Montero

Papers

Total Citations

434

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About

Dr. Regina P. Montero is a pioneering figure in minimally invasive gynecologic oncology, whose work has fundamentally shaped the adoption of robotic surgery for complex pelvic and aortic procedures. Her landmark 2008 study, “Robotic radical hysterectomy: Comparison with laparoscopy and laparotomy,” with over 337 citations, provided critical evidence that robotic techniques could match or surpass traditional laparoscopy and open surgery in safety and oncologic outcomes, helping to establish robotics as a standard approach for early-stage cervical cancer. Dr. Montero further advanced the field by developing and refining novel techniques for aortic lymphadenectomy, including the transperitoneal and extraperitoneal robotic approaches detailed in her highly cited 2009 and 2010 papers. These contributions have been instrumental in reducing morbidity associated with staging procedures for endometrial and ovarian cancers. Through her innovative surgical designs and rigorous comparative studies, Dr. Montero has not only expanded the boundaries of what is possible with robotic platforms but also provided a roadmap for surgeons worldwide to adopt these life-saving, less invasive techniques.