Papers
9
Total Citations
266
H-Index
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About
Blake Osmundsen is a gynecologic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and practice of robotic pelvic reconstructive surgery. His research focuses primarily on robotic sacrocolpopexy for pelvic organ prolapse, surgical technique optimization, and the management of concomitant urogynecologic conditions. Osmundsen's most influential contribution — his 2012 study on mesh erosion in robotic sacrocolpopexy (64 citations) — provided critical comparative data on outcomes between total and supracervical hysterectomy approaches, informing surgical decision-making for women with pelvic floor dysfunction. His parallel work on robotic staging for obese endometrial cancer patients (52 citations) demonstrated the broader utility of minimally invasive robotic techniques in complex surgical populations. Through multiple studies examining prolapse recurrence, preoperative staging as a predictor of surgical failure, and the management of stress urinary incontinence alongside prolapse repair, Osmundsen has built a cohesive body of evidence guiding surgeons in patient selection and procedural planning. His investigations into practical surgical details — including Trendelenburg positioning and suturing techniques — reflect a commitment to refining operative safety and reproducibility. Collectively, his work has accumulated over 260 citations, establishing him as a meaningful contributor to the evolving evidence base in robotic urogynecology.
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Top Papers
- 1Mesh Erosion in Robotic Sacrocolpopexy64 citations · 2012
- 2Robotic surgical staging for obese patients with endometrial cancer52 citations · 2012
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- 4Blinded Measure of Trendelenburg Angle in Pelvic Robotic Surgery40 citations · 2012
- 5Preoperative Prolapse Stage as Predictor of Failure of Sacrocolpopexy28 citations · 2015
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