Sarah N. Bishop
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Cleveland Clinic
Papers
5
Total Citations
64
H-Index
4
About
Sarah N. Bishop is a pioneering plastic surgeon whose research is revolutionizing breast reconstruction through the integration of robotic technology. Her primary focus lies in advancing minimally invasive techniques for autologous breast reconstruction, specifically the deep inferior epigastric perforator (DIEP) flap procedure. Dr. Bishop’s most impactful work, "Minimally invasive robotic breast reconstruction surgery" (2021, 39 citations), established the foundational benefits of robotic assistance—including tremor elimination, 3D magnified vision, and enhanced ergonomics—in this delicate surgery. She further solidified her expertise with a comprehensive systematic review on the evolution of robotic DIEP flap surgery (2024, 15 citations), mapping the field’s trajectory. Her research extends to optimizing patient outcomes, as seen in her systematic review on minimizing donor site morbidity and anterior fascial defects (2025). Dr. Bishop also offers a unique plastic surgeon’s perspective on combining abdominoplasty with rectus diastasis repair. Through her work on the "RoboDIEP" technique, she is at the forefront of a paradigm shift, demonstrating that robotic assistance can significantly improve surgical precision and patient recovery in breast reconstruction.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Minimally invasive robotic breast reconstruction surgery39 citations · 2021
- 2Evolution and Adaptations of Robotic DIEP Flap Surgery: A Systematic Review15 citations · 2024
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