Brent A. Parnell

Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Augusta University

Papers

Total Citations

206

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About

Brent A. Parnell is a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon whose research has made significant contributions to the evolving field of minimally invasive surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. His work centers on robotic-assisted surgical techniques, comparative surgical outcomes, and the optimization of pelvic floor repair procedures. Parnell's most influential contribution, "Robotic Vs Abdominal Sacrocolpopexy: 44-Month Pelvic Floor Outcomes," has garnered over 100 citations and provided critical long-term data comparing robotic and traditional abdominal approaches to sacrocolpopexy, helping to validate robotic surgery as a durable treatment option. His longitudinal research on one-year pelvic floor outcomes following robotic sacrocolpopexy further established a strong evidence base for this technique. Parnell has also examined how robotic surgery compares to vaginal approaches in elderly patients, addressing important questions around perioperative safety and surgical morbidity. Notably, his exploration of racial differences in abdominal anatomy reflects a commitment to personalized, equitable surgical care. Collectively, his body of work has helped shape clinical best practices in pelvic reconstructive surgery and continues to inform how surgeons select and refine minimally invasive approaches for their patients.