Yara Furtado
Papers
1
Total Citations
6
H-Index
1
About
Yara Furtado is a Brazilian surgical oncologist whose research focuses on fertility-preserving treatments for young women with gynecologic cancers, particularly early-stage cervical cancer. Her major contribution lies in demonstrating the safety and efficacy of radical trachelectomy (RT) as an alternative to hysterectomy, allowing patients to maintain reproductive potential without compromising oncologic outcomes. In her landmark 2024 retrospective cohort study at the Brazil National Cancer Institute—cited 6 times to date—she analyzed surgical, oncologic, and obstetric results among women who underwent RT, providing critical evidence that this approach can achieve favorable survival rates while enabling successful pregnancies. Furtado’s work bridges the gap between aggressive cancer treatment and quality of life, addressing a pressing need in low- and middle-income settings where cervical cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death among reproductive-age women. Her findings have influenced clinical guidelines in Brazil and beyond, positioning her as a key voice in the global movement toward personalized, fertility-sparing cancer care. For students and researchers, Furtado exemplifies how rigorous retrospective analysis can drive meaningful change in surgical oncology.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1