William S. Roberts, MD

BOARD CERTIFICATION:
          •  Gynecologic Oncology

FELLOWSHIP:
          •  University of California, Irvine - Gynecologic Oncology

RESIDENCY:
          •  University of Florida, College of Medicine - Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology

MEDICAL SCHOOL:
          •  College of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey - MD

• Teefey P, Zgheib NB, Apte SM, Gonzalez-Bosquet J, Judson PL, Roberts WS, Lancaster JM, Wenham RM. Factors associated with improved toxicity and tolerability of intraperitoneal chemotherapy in advanced-stage epithelial ovarian cancers. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2013 Mar. Pubmedid: 23507546.


• Jim HS, Jacobsen PB, Phillips KM, Wenham RM, Roberts W, Small BJ. Lagged Relationships Among Sleep Disturbance, Fatigue, and Depressed Mood During Chemotherapy. Health Psychol. 2013 Feb. Pubmedid: 23437852.


• Phillips KM, Jim HS, Small BJ, Tanvetyanon T, Roberts WS, Jacobsen PB. Effects of Self-directed Stress Management Training and Home-based Exercise on Stress Management Skills in Cancer Patients Receiving Chemotherapy. Stress Health. 2012 Dec;28(5):368-375. Pubmedid: 22972771.


• Hoffman MS, Ondrovic LE, Wenham RM, Apte SM, Shames ML, Zervos EE, Weinberg WS, Roberts WS. Evaluation of the porcine model to teach various ancillary procedures to gynecologic oncology fellows. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2009 Jul;201(1):116.e1-116.e3. Pubmedid: 19576378.


• Martino MA, Borges E, Williamson E, Siegfried S, Cantor AB, Lancaster J, Roberts WS, Hoffman MS. Pulmonary embolism after major abdominal surgery in gynecologic oncology. Obstet Gynecol. 2006 Mar;107(3):666-671. Pubmedid: 16507939.


• Hoffman M, Cardosi R, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Grendys EC J, Griffin D. Accuracy of pelvic examination in the assessment of patients with operablecervical cancer. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2004;190:986-993. Pubmedid: 15118626.


• Arango HA, Icely S, Roberts WS, Cavanagh D, Becker JL. Aspirin effects on endometrial cancer cell growth. Obstet Gynecol. 2001 Mar;97(3):423-427. Pubmedid: 11239649.


• Arango H, Hoffman M, Roberts W, DeCesare S, Fiorica J, Drake J. Accuracy of lymph node palpation to determine need for lymphadenectomy in gynecologic malignancies. Obstet Gynecol. 2000;95(4):553-556. Pubmedid: 10725488.


• Cardosi RJ, Hoffman MS, Roberts WS, Spellacy WN. Vaginal evisceration after hysterectomy in premenopausal women. Obstet Gynecol. 1999 Nov;94(5 Pt 2):859-860. Pubmedid: 10546770.


• Echt M, Finan M, Hoffman M, Kline R, Roberts W, Fiorica J. Detection of sentinel lymph nodes with lymphazurin in cervical, uterine, and vulvar malignancies. South Med J. 1999;92(2):204-208. Pubmedid: 10071668.


• Arango H, Hoffman M, Roberts W, DeCesare S, Fiorica J, Drake J, Murphy S, Cavanagh D. Does ligation of the hypogastric artery at the time of radical hysterectomy and lymphadenectomy decrease blood loss? Results of a prospective randomized trial. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 1999;9(2):137-140. Pubmedid: 11240755.


• Finan M, Hoffman M, Chambers R, Fiorica J, Kline R, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Body mass predicts the survival of patients with new International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics Stage IB1 and IB2 cervical carcinoma treated with radical hysterectomy. Cancer. 1998;83(1):98-102. Pubmedid: 9655298.


• DeCesare SL, Fiorica JV, Roberts WS, Reintgen D, Arrango H, Hoffman MS, Puleo C, Cavanagh D. A pilot study utilizing intraoperative lymphoscintigraphy for the identification of the sentinel lymph nodes in vulvar cancer. Gynecol Oncol. 1997;66(3):425-428. Pubmedid: 9299256.


• Hoffman M, DeCesare S, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Management of gynecologic oncology patients with a preoperative deep vain thrombosis. Gynecol Oncol. 1997;64:76-79. Pubmedid: 8995551.


• Fiorica J, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Cavanagh D. Clinical practice guidelines for gynecologic cancers. Cancer Control. 1996;3(4):347-355. Pubmedid: 10765227.


• Hoffman M, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Cavanagh D. Severe radiation injury to the sigmoid colon. J Gynecol Surg. 1996;12:191-195.


• Fiorica J, Roberts W. Screening for ovarian cancer. Cancer Control. 1996;3(2):120-129. Pubmedid: 10792872.


• Finan M, DeCesare S, Fiorica J, Chambers R, Hoffman M, Kline R, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Radical hysterectomy for stage IB1 or IB2 carcinoma of the cervix: does the new staging system morbidity and survival?. Gynecol Oncol. 1996;62:139-147. Pubmedid: 8751541.


• Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Gleeson N, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. A single institution experience with weekly intramuscular methotrexate for nonmetastatic gestational trophoblastic disease. Gynecol Oncol. 1996;60:292-297. Pubmedid: 8631554.


• Rao P, Fiorica J, Shah R, Graham L, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Cavanagh D. The clinical significance of calculated vs. measured creatinine clearance in patients with gynecologic malignancy. South Med J. 1996;89:967-970. Pubmedid: 8865788.


• Finan M, Fiorica J, Hoffman M, Gleeson N, Mark J, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Massive intraoperative pelvic hemorrhage controlled with intraabdominal tamponade. Gynecol Oncol. 1996;62(3):390-395. Pubmedid: 8812538.


• Finan M, Abdoh A, Fiorica J, Hoffman M, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Radical hysterectomy for Stage IB cervical cancer: recurrence interval as a predictor of survival. South Med J. 1996;89:591-596. Pubmedid: 8638198.


• Pinelli D, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Nicosia S, Cavanagh D. Chemotherapy plus sequential hormonal therapy for advanced and recurrent endometrial carcinoma: a phase II study. Gynecol Oncol. 1996;60:462-467. Pubmedid: 8774658.


• Gleeson N, Hill B, Moscinski L, Mark J, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Cavanagh D. Urokinase plasminogen activator in ovarian cancer. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1996;18(2):110-113. Pubmedid: 8654466.


• Fiorica JV, Graham L, Rao PS, Hoffman MS, Roberts WS, Cavanagh D. Atrial natriuretic factor in gynecologic malignancy. Obstet Gynecol. 1995 May;85(5 Pt 1):740-744. Pubmedid: 7724105.


• Finan M, Barton D, Fiorica J, Hoffman M, Roberts W, Gleeson N, Cavanagh D. Ileus following gynecologic surgery: management with water-soluble hypermolar radiocontrast material. South Med J. 1995;88(5):539-542. Pubmedid: 7732443.


• DeCesare S, Michelini-Norris B, Blanchard D, Barton D, Cavanagh D, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Hoffman M, Djeu J. Interleukin-12-mediated tumoricidal activity of patient lymphocytes in an autologous in vitro ovarian cancer assay system. Gynecol Oncol. 1995;57:86-95. Pubmedid: 7705706.


• Michelini-Norris M, Blanchard D, Diaz J, Barton D, Roberts W, Djeu J. An alternative medium supplement for the culturing and growth of human peritoneal mesothelial cells. In Vitro Cell Dev Biol. 1995;31:487-491. Pubmedid: 8528494.


• Barton D, Blanchard D, Wells A, Nicosia S, Roberts W, Cavanagh D, Djeu J. Expression of IL-2 receptor alpha mRNA and protein in advanced epithelial ovarian cancer. Anticancer Res. 1994;14:761-761.


• Gleeson N, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Gastrostomy tubes after gynecologic oncologic surgery. Gynecol Oncol. 1994;54:19-22.


• Highhouse R, Roberts W, Towsley G, Mamel J. Intermittent obstruction of an ileostomy caused by a PEG tube bumper. Gynecol Oncol. 1994;53:123-124.


• Finan M, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Gleeson N, Barton D, Cavanagh D. Artificial Dura Film for femoral vessel coverage after inguinofemoral lymphadenectomy. Gynecol Oncol. 1994;53:333-335.


• Hoffman M, Gleeson N, Finan M, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Cavanagh D. Palliative intestinal surgery for patients with carcinoma of the cervix. Gynecol Surg. 1994;10:63-69.


• Gleeson N, Baile W, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Barton D, Cavanagh D. Surgical and psychosexual outcome following vaginal reconstruction with pelvic exenteration. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1994;15(2):89-95.


• Hoffman M, Lynch C, Gleeson N, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Colorectal anastomosis on a gynecologic oncology service. Gynecol Oncol. 1994;55:60-65.


• Gleeson N, Baile W, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Finan M, Cavanagh D. Pudental thigh fasciocutaneous flaps for vaginal reconstruction in gynecologic oncology. Gynecol Oncol. 1994;54:269-274.


• Sandin R, Greene J, Sarzier J, Himelright I, Ku N, Toney J, Roberts W. Pelvicobdominal actinomycosis associated with an intrauterine contraceptive device. A case of liver dissemination mimicking metastatic ovarian cancer. Ann Clin Lab Sci. 1993 Nov;23(6):448-455. Pubmedid: 8291899 .


• Gleeson N, Finan M, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Wilson J. Nonmetastatic gestational trophoblastic disease weekly methotrexate compared with 8-day methotrexate-folinic acid. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1993;XIV(6):461-465.


• Fiorica J, Gleeson N, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Barton D, Cavanagh D. Venous access in gynecologic oncology patients: a comparative study of two devices. Surg Forum. 1993;XLIV:526-529.


• Hoffman M, Gleeson N, Diebel D, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Cavanagh D. Colostomy closure on a gynecologic oncology service. Gynecol Oncol. 1993;49:299-302.


• Hoffman M, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Angel J, Finan M, Cavanagh D. Elective cesarean hysterectomy for the treatment of cervical neoplasia: an update. J Reprod Med. 1993;38:186-188.


• Sandin R, Greene J, Sarzier J, Himelright I, Ku N, Toney J, Roberts W. Pelvicicoabdominal actinomycosis associated with an intrauterine contraceptive device. Ann Clin Lab Sc. 1993;23:448-455.


• Finan M, Hoffman M, Greenberg H, Roberts W, Cavanagh D, Fiorica J. Interstitial radiotherapy for early stage vaginal cancer: a new method of tumor localization. J Reprod Med. 1993;38:179-185.


• Gleeson N, Fiorica J, Mark J, Pinelli D, Hoffman M, Roberts W, Cavanagh D. Externalized Groshong catheters and Hickman ports for central venous access in gynecologic oncology patients. Gynecol Oncol. 1993;51:372-376.


• Finan M, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Gleeson N, Barton D, Cavanagh D. Surgical management of groin node metastases from non-vulvar gynecologic malignancies. Gynecol Oncol. 1993;51:230-235.


• Barton D, Fiorica J, Hoffman M, Roberts W, Finan N, Cavanagh D. Cervical cancer and tubo-ovarian abscesses. J Reprod Med. 1993;38:561-564.


• Finan M, Roberts W, Kavanagh J. Ovarian sertolileydig cell tumor: success with salvage therapy. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 1993;3:189-191.


• Hoffman M, Cavanagh D, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Finan M. Ultraradical surgery for advanced carcinoma of the vulva: an update. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 1993;3:369-372.


• Barton D, Blanchard D, Michelini Norris B, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Nicosia S, Cavanagh D, Djeu J. Serum soluble interleukin-2 receptor alpha levels in patients with gynecologic cancers: early effect of surgery. Am J Reprod Immunol. 1993;30:202-206.


• Gleeson N, Finan M, Fiorica J, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Wilson J. Nonmetastatic gestational trophoblastic disease: weekly methotrexate compared with 8-day methotrexate-folinic acid. Eur J Gynaecol Oncol. 1993;14(6):461-465.


• Hoffman M, Collins E, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Gunasekaran S, Cavanagh D. Cervical conization with frozen section before planned hysterectomy. Obstet Gynecol. 1993;82(3):394-398.


• Finan M, Roberts W, Dudney B, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Cavanagh D. The effects of cold therapy on postoperative pain in gynecologic patients: a prospective, randomized study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1993;168:542-544.


• Barton DP, Morse SS, Fiorica JV, Hoffman MS, Roberts WS, Cavanagh D. Percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteral stenting in gynecologic malignancies. Obstet Gynecol. 1992 Nov;80(5):805-811. Pubmedid: 1407920.


• Hoffman M, Barton D, Gates J, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Finan M, Cavanagh D. Complications of colostomy performed on gynecologic cancer patients. Gynecol Oncol. 1992;44:231-234.


• Schapira D, Kumar N, Lyman G, Cavanagh D, Roberts W, LaPolla J. Upper body fat distribution and endometrial cancer risk. Jama South American Edition. 1992;266:82-86.


• Barton D, Morse S, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Cavanagh D. Percutaneous nephrostomy and ureteral stenting with gynecologic malignancies. Obstet Gynecol. 1992;80:805-811.


• Hoffman M, DeCesare S, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Finan M, Cavanagh D. Upper vaginectomy for in situ and occult, superficially invasive carcinoma of the vagina. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1992;166(1):30-33.


• Barton D, Berman C, Cavanagh D, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Finan M. Lymphoscintigraphy in vulvar cancer: a pilot study. Gynecol Oncol. 1992;46:341-344.


• Heal A, Tyson I, Greenberg H, Roberts W, Nicosia S, Berman C, Silbiger M. Pharmacokinetics, dosimetry and clinical evaluation of 131-I-HMFG1 MoAb in the therapy of colorectal and ovarian carcinoma. Antibody Immunoconjugates Radiopharm. 1992;5:1-12.


• Barton D, Hoffman M, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Finan M, Gleeson N, Cavanagh D. Use of local flaps in the preservation of fecal continence following resection of perianal neoplasias. Int J Gynecol Cancer. 1992;3:318-323.


• Hoffman M, Roberts W, Finan M, Fiorica J, Bryson S, Ruffolo E, Cavanagh D. A comparative study of radical vulvectomy and modified radical vulvectomy for the treatment of invasive squamous cell carcinoma of the vulva. Gynecol Oncol. 1992;45:192-197.


• Barton D, Cavanagh D, Roberts W, Hoffman M, Fiorica J, Finan M. Radical hysterectomy for treatment of cervical cancer: a prospective study of two methods of closed-suction drainage. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 1992;166(2):533-537.


• Hoffman M, Pinelli D, Finan M, Roberts W, Fiorica J, Cavanagh D. Laser vaporization for vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia III. J Reprod Med. 1992;37(2):135-137.


• Fiorica JV, Hoffman MS, LaPolla JP, Roberts WS, Cavanagh D. The management of diaphragmatic lesions in ovarian carcinoma. Obstet Gynecol. 1989 Dec;74(6):927-929. Pubmedid: 2555752.


• Hoffman MS, Roberts WS, LaPolla JP, Fiorica JV, Cavanagh D. Carcinoma of the vulva involving the perianal or anal skin. Gynecol Oncol. 1989 Nov;35(2):215-218. Pubmedid: 2807012.

Dr. William Roberts is a gynecologic oncologist at the Center for Women’s Oncology at Moffitt Cancer Center.  Dr. Roberts has been in practice for more than 30 years and joined the Moffitt team when the center opened in 1986.

Dr. Roberts specializes in treatment of early stage gyn cancer as well as recurrent and metastatic disease.  He is experienced in the full range of surgical procedures, from minimally invasive robotic surgery to total exenteration, an aggressive surgical procedure for advanced stage gynecologic cancer.

Dr. Roberts is a former president of the Medical Staff of Moffitt Cancer Center and past president of the Florida Society of Gynecologic Oncologists.  For many years he was in practice at the Watson Clinic in Lakeland where he served as chief of gynecologic oncology.

Dr. Roberts has been published extensively in peer-reviewed medical journals and written several book chapters on various aspects of women’s cancers, including changing trends in surgical treatments.   His many honors and awards include the American Cancer Society Clinical Faculty Fellowship designation for three years consecutive years, as well as the senior resident faculty teaching award from the USF College of Medicine.