Roberta Carlin

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Dr. Roberta Carlin is a pioneering gynecologic oncologist whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for endometrial cancer, particularly through the integration of robotic single-site surgery and sentinel lymph node mapping. Her landmark multi-institution study on robotic single-site staging in endometrial cancer (32 citations) established the safety and feasibility of this approach, demonstrating reduced surgical trauma while maintaining oncologic efficacy. Dr. Carlin further innovated by prospectively evaluating sentinel lymph node fluorescence detection during robotic laparoendoscopic single-site surgery, showing that real-time lymphatic mapping can be successfully combined with ultra-minimally invasive platforms to enhance staging accuracy. Her work directly addresses the critical challenge of reducing surgical morbidity in early-stage endometrial cancer patients without compromising lymph node assessment. By merging three technological frontiers—robotics, single-site access, and fluorescence-guided sentinel node biopsy—Dr. Carlin has helped define a new standard for less invasive cancer staging. Her contributions are particularly impactful for patients with obesity or comorbidities who benefit most from reduced incisions and faster recovery. Through rigorous prospective studies and multicenter collaborations, she continues to shape the evolution of gynecologic oncology surgery toward greater precision and patient-centered care.