Verda Hicks

Gynecologic Oncology Group, Jersey Shore University Medical Center

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Dr. Verda Hicks is a gynecologic oncologist whose research focuses on improving surgical staging and perioperative care for endometrial cancer. Her work addresses critical challenges in intraoperative evaluation, where she has examined the limitations of traditional frozen section analysis in predicting lymph node spread—a study that has garnered 10 citations and highlights the need for more precise risk stratification. Dr. Hicks has also advanced the field of sentinel lymph node sampling, demonstrating the feasibility and sensitivity of indocyanine green dye with near-infrared imaging in robot-assisted staging, contributing to the shift toward less invasive, more accurate nodal assessment. Notably, her investigation into extended venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after robotic staging (5 citations) provides evidence-based guidance for reducing postoperative complications, directly impacting patient safety protocols. Through these contributions, Dr. Hicks has helped refine surgical standards for endometrial cancer, balancing oncologic precision with minimally invasive techniques. Her research is widely referenced by clinicians and researchers seeking to optimize staging accuracy, reduce morbidity, and implement evidence-based perioperative care in gynecologic oncology.