Todd Tillmanns
University of Tennessee Health Science Center, West Cancer Center
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Total Citations
313
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About
Todd Tillmanns is a gynecologic oncologist whose career has been defined by pioneering the adoption and refinement of robotic-assisted surgery for the treatment of gynecologic cancers, particularly endometrial and cervical cancer. His early landmark contributions include two influential multi-institutional studies published in 2009 examining robotic-assisted radical hysterectomy and surgical staging, which together have garnered over 237 citations and helped establish the safety, feasibility, and learning curve characteristics of robotic surgery within gynecologic oncology. Tillmanns extended this work to underserved and high-risk populations, notably demonstrating favorable perioperative outcomes for octogenarians and nonagenarians undergoing robotic endometrial cancer management. Beyond oncologic outcomes, he has meaningfully advanced perioperative care through rigorous randomized controlled trials evaluating postoperative pain management strategies, vaginal cuff closure techniques, and prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting in robotic surgery patients. His 2021 work on same-day discharge protocols reflects a continued commitment to patient-centered, value-driven surgical care. Collectively, Tillmanns's research has helped transform minimally invasive surgery into a standard of care in gynecologic oncology, making him a foundational figure in the field's technological evolution.
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