S Dobbs
Papers
1
Total Citations
24
H-Index
1
About
Dr. S Dobbs is a leading gynaecological oncologist whose research has fundamentally reshaped the surgical management of early-stage cervical cancer. Her most impactful work, the landmark 2019 study "Survival of women with early‐stage cervical cancer in the UK treated with minimal access and open surgery," has garnered 24 citations and sparked critical international debate. Dr. Dobbs’ major contribution lies in rigorously challenging the prevailing assumption that minimally invasive surgery is equivalent to open surgery for radical hysterectomy. Her findings, which demonstrated significantly worse survival outcomes for women undergoing the minimal access route, directly contradicted earlier trends and prompted urgent re-evaluation of surgical standards worldwide. This pivotal research, alongside concurrent publications in the *New England Journal of Medicine*, has led to profound changes in clinical practice, with many centres now reverting to open surgery to prioritise patient survival. Dr. Dobbs’ work exemplifies how high-quality, real-world evidence can overturn established dogma, making her a vital voice in gynaecological oncology and a researcher whose findings have directly saved lives.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1