Neil Johnson

University of Adelaide, Flinders University

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Total Citations

1,973

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About

Neil Johnson is a prominent gynecological surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly shaped clinical practice in minimally invasive gynecology. His research focuses primarily on surgical approaches to hysterectomy for benign gynecological disease, where he has made landmark contributions to understanding the relative safety and effectiveness of different operative techniques. Johnson's 2015 Cochrane systematic review comparing abdominal, vaginal, laparoscopic, and robotic-assisted hysterectomy approaches has become a cornerstone reference in the field, accumulating an impressive 1,820 citations and directly informing surgical guidelines worldwide. Demonstrating sustained commitment to evidence-based practice, Johnson updated this influential work in 2023, expanding the analysis to incorporate the emerging vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (V-NOTES) approach, reflecting the rapidly evolving landscape of surgical innovation. This updated review has already garnered 153 citations, underscoring its immediate relevance to practicing clinicians. Through rigorous systematic review methodology, Johnson has helped surgeons and patients make more informed decisions about hysterectomy, ultimately contributing to improved patient outcomes, reduced recovery times, and safer surgical care for women undergoing treatment for benign gynecological conditions.