Tarah Pua
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5
Total Citations
60
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About
Dr. Tarah Pua is a gynecologic oncologist whose research focuses on advancing surgical outcomes in robotic-assisted and minimally invasive gynecologic procedures. Her major contributions center on postoperative complications, quality of life, and patient safety in robotic surgery. In her most cited work (21 citations), she prospectively compared postoperative pain and quality of life between robotic-assisted and conventional laparoscopic gynecologic surgery, providing critical evidence for surgical decision-making. Dr. Pua also documented rare but serious complications, including vaginal cuff dehiscence with small bowel evisceration following robotic hysterectomy (16 citations) and abdominal wall port-site metastasis after robotic staging for endometrial carcinoma (9 citations). Her research on routine cystoscopy after robotic gynecologic oncology surgery (10 citations) has helped improve detection of lower urinary tract injuries. Additionally, she has explored the roles and limitations of robotic surgery for obese endometrial cancer patients (4 citations), addressing a common challenge in the field. Through these studies, Dr. Pua has enhanced understanding of both the benefits and risks of robotic approaches, contributing to safer, more effective surgical care in gynecologic oncology.
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- 3Routine Cystoscopy After Robotic Gynecologic Oncology Surgery10 citations · 2014
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