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Last published 2025
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Alexander Burnett

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Also affiliated: University of Southern California (1998–2007); Georgetown University (1993); University of Arkansas Medical Center (2004–2024); Georgetown University Medical Center (1992–1994); USC Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center (2000–2005); Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center (1992–1993)

31 h-index 76 pubs 3,698 cited

  • Humans
  • Female
  • Adult
  • Middle Aged
  • Aged
  • Uterine Cervical Neoplasms
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Laparoscopy
  • Endometrial Neoplasms
  • Ovarian Neoplasms
  • Hysterectomy
  • Uterine Neoplasms
  • Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic
  • Lymph Node Excision
  • Aged, 80 and over

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Biography and Research Information

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Alexander Burnett's research has focused on gynecologic oncology, investigating treatment strategies and molecular markers for various cancers affecting women. His work includes studies on ovarian, cervical, and endometrial neoplasms, examining both surgical and therapeutic interventions. Burnett has participated in clinical trials, such as a Phase II study of liposomal doxorubicin for refractory ovarian cancer and a randomized trial for bulky stage IB cervical carcinoma. He has also explored fertility-preserving surgical options, like radical vaginal trachelectomy for early cervical carcinoma.

Further research has delved into the molecular underpinnings of these cancers. Burnett has investigated the amplification of the c-erbB2 oncogene and racial differences in the overexpression of the epidermal growth factor type II receptor (HER2/neu) as prognostic indicators in uterine serous papillary cancer. His group has also worked on identifying gene expression profiles for uterine serous papillary carcinoma to discover novel molecular markers for diagnosis and therapy, and explored the potential of novel agents like Clostridium perfringens enterotoxin in treating chemotherapy-resistant ovarian cancer xenografts.

Burnett's scholarship metrics include an h-index of 32, with 78 total publications and over 3,700 citations, designating him as a highly cited researcher. He leads a research group and has collaborated with several colleagues at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, including John L. Dornhoffer, Robert Saadi, Peter Eckard, and Gresham T. Richter.

Metrics

  • h-index: 31
  • Publications: 76
  • Citations: 3,698

Selected Publications

  • Comparison of cost of endometrial cancer staging between robotic and vNOTES techniques (2026)
    Gynecologic Oncology DOI OpenAlex
  • A pilot study utilizing hypothermia to reduce chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (2026)
    Gynecologic Oncology DOI OpenAlex
  • Cochlear Implantation Outcomes in Paget’s Disease of the Bone: A Systematic Review (2026)
    Otology & Neurotology DOI OpenAlex
  • Rescue of Angiopoietin‐2 Inhibits Proliferation of Lymphatic Malformation Endothelial Cells (2025)
    The FASEB Journal 1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • A Systematic Review of Case Reports of Spontaneous Retropharyngeal Hematoma (2025)
    Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology DOI OpenAlex
  • vNOTES retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node dissection for endometrial cancer staging: First multicenter international prospective case series (2024)
    Gynecologic Oncology DOI OpenAlex
  • vNOTES retroperitoneal sentinel lymph node dissection for endometrial cancer staging: First multicenter, prospective case series (2024)
    Acta Obstetricia Et Gynecologica Scandinavica 32 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • vNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal surgery) gynecologic procedures in morbidly and super-morbidly obese women: five year experience (2023)
    Archives of Gynecology and Obstetrics 21 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • VNOTES (Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Surgery) Gynecologic Procedures in Morbidly and Super-morbidly Obese Women: Five Year Experience for Three Surgeons (2023)
    Research Square DOI OpenAlex
  • A new approach to radical hysterectomy: First report of treatment via vNOTES for cervical cancer (2022)
    Asian Journal of Surgery 11 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • VNOTES (vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery) staging of endometrial cancer with sentinel lymph nodes (551) (2022)
    Gynecologic Oncology DOI OpenAlex
  • Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery for Gynecologic and Gynecologic Oncology Procedures (2021)
    IntechOpen eBooks 4 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Radiation treatment for refractory endometriosis: a 38-year-old female presenting with vaginal bleeding (2021)
    Reports of Practical Oncology & Radiotherapy 2 citations DOI OpenAlex
  • Vaginal Natural Orifice Transluminal Endoscopic Surgery (vNOTES) for Low-grade Endometrial Cancer: The First Fifty Patients (2021)
    1 citation DOI OpenAlex
  • Metformin Promotes Anti-tumor Biomarkers in Human Endometrial Cancer Cells (2020)
    Reproductive Sciences 23 citations DOI OpenAlex

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Grants & Funding

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  • OUHSC/GYN ONC GROUP CFDA 93-395 (Pamela Stone, PI) GOG 0240 A RANDOMIZED PHASE III TRIAL OF CISPLATIN PLUS PACLITAXEL WITH AND WITHOUT NCI-SUPPLIED BE NIH/Nat. Cancer Institute via University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  • Evaluation of Multiple Biomarker Assays to Estimate Risk of Ovarian Cancer in Patients Presenting with a Pelvic Mass Fujirebio Diagnostics, Inc
  • 2004-27: A Phase I / II Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerance, and Efficacy of RSR13 (efaproxiral) Administered to Patients Receiving a Course of Ci Allos Therapeutics, Inc.
  • Spectroscopic Evaluation of Cervical Neoplasia Guided Therapeutics
  • AP 23573-07-205 A Randomized phase II trial of deforolimus (AP23573; MK-8669) compared to progestin in female adult patients with advanced endometrial ARIAD Pharmaceutical
  • Protocol B9E-US-S302, Phase III Randomized Trial of Induction Chemotherapy with Gemcitabine and Carboplatin Followed by Paclitaxel Consolidation versu Lilly Research Laboratories
  • Oral Interleukin 11 as a Countermeasure against Radiation Injury to Gut NIH
  • A Randomized, Double-Blind, PlaceboControlled, Multicenter, 18 Week Pilot Study to Investigate the Neuroprotective Effect of Procrit® (Epoetin Alfa) o Ortho Biotech Products, L.P.

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