Papers
6
Total Citations
136
H-Index
4
About
Dr. Barbara Robinson is a pioneering surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the fields of robotic gynecologic surgery and urogynecology. Her work focuses on improving surgical outcomes for women, particularly through comparative effectiveness studies and the identification of risk factors for postoperative complications. Dr. Robinson's most influential paper, "Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence After Robotic Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy" (68 citations), provided critical early evidence linking robotic techniques to this rare but serious complication, shaping modern surgical protocols. Her landmark study comparing robotic versus vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse in elderly women (42 citations) directly addressed the safety and efficacy of minimally invasive approaches in a vulnerable population. Further contributions include research on mesh exposure risks following robotic sacrocolpopexy, with and without concomitant hysterectomy, and a novel investigation into racial differences in abdominal anatomy that can affect robotic port placement. Dr. Robinson’s work is essential reading for surgeons seeking to optimize robotic techniques while minimizing patient harm, establishing her as a key voice in evidence-based gynecologic surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Vaginal Cuff Dehiscence After Robotic Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy68 citations · 2009
- 2Robotic Versus Vaginal Urogynecologic Surgery42 citations · 2013
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- 4Robotic Division of an Unusual Variant of a Right Aortic Arch7 citations · 2007
- 5Relationship Between Race and Abdominal Anatomy3 citations · 2013
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