Oliver Zivanovic
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Cornell University, Heidelberg University
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Total Citations
372
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About
Dr. Oliver Zivanovic is a leading gynecologic oncologist whose research has fundamentally shaped the surgical management of uterine and cervical cancers. His work centers on three key areas: the application of robotic-assisted surgery, sentinel lymph node mapping, and optimizing outcomes for high-risk patient populations. With over 370 citations, his most influential studies have demonstrated the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive techniques in challenging scenarios. His 2016 paper on sentinel lymph node mapping in obese patients with uterine cancer (98 citations) established critical guidelines for this growing demographic. Dr. Zivanovic has been instrumental in validating the use of indocyanine green and near-infrared fluorescence imaging for sentinel node detection, a technique that has become standard practice. He has also pioneered research on robotic surgery in frail elderly patients and those with endometrial carcinosarcoma, consistently showing comparable or superior outcomes to open surgery. His recent work on oncologic outcomes of robot-assisted versus conventional laparoscopy for early-stage endometrial cancer (2023) continues to refine surgical best practices. Through his comprehensive investigations into trocar site hernias and cost-effectiveness of robotic platforms, Dr. Zivanovic has advanced both patient safety and surgical efficiency, making him a pivotal figure in modern gynecologic oncology.
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- 5Robotic Surgery in the Frail Elderly: Analysis of Perioperative Outcomes25 citations · 2020
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