Meghan Garstka
Tulane Medical Center, Tulane University, University of New Orleans
Papers
6
Total Citations
203
H-Index
6
About
Dr. Meghan Garstka is a pioneering surgeon whose work has redefined the landscape of minimally invasive endocrine surgery, with a particular focus on remote-access thyroidectomy. Her major contributions center on the safe and effective adoption of robotic techniques—including transaxillary, facelift, and transoral endoscopic vestibular approaches—in North America, a region historically slower to embrace these methods than Asia. Her landmark 2018 multi-institutional study (102 citations) established the feasibility and safety of these approaches, while her subsequent work on robotic neck surgery in pediatric populations (22 citations) expanded the surgical horizon for younger patients. Dr. Garstka has also made critical contributions to patient safety, notably through her research on somatosensory evoked potential monitoring to prevent brachial plexus injury during transaxillary procedures (21 citations). Her investigations into robotic surgery for Graves’ disease (15 citations) further demonstrate her commitment to broadening the indications for minimally invasive techniques. With over 200 total citations, Dr. Garstka’s work has not only advanced surgical practice but has also provided the evidence base needed to make scarless thyroid surgery a viable option for Western patients.
Research Focus
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Top Papers
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- 3Robotic Neck Surgery in the Pediatric Population22 citations · 2018
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- 5Conventional Robotic Endoscopic Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer18 citations · 2018
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