C. Emi Bretschneider

Cleveland Clinic, Northwestern University

Papers

3

Total Citations

50

H-Index

2

About

Dr. C. Emi Bretschneider is a leading voice in gynecologic surgery, with a focused research program dedicated to optimizing surgical outcomes for women. Her work critically examines the interplay between surgical volume, operative time, and patient safety, particularly in minimally invasive hysterectomy. In a landmark 2018 study, she demonstrated the significant impact of surgeon volume on perioperative adverse events during minimally invasive hysterectomy for large uteri, a finding that has shaped surgical training and quality improvement initiatives (33 citations). She has further clarified the risk-benefit calculus of total laparoscopic hysterectomy, showing that prolonged operative times can erode the advantages over abdominal approaches (15 citations). Most recently, her 2023 work provides crucial data on postoperative complications across all hysterectomy routes for smaller uteri, offering evidence-based guidance for surgical decision-making. Through her rigorous use of large national datasets like the ACS-NSQIP, Dr. Bretschneider continues to provide the granular, actionable insights that surgeons and patients rely on to minimize harm and maximize the benefits of gynecologic surgery.

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H-Index
3
Papers
50
Total Citations
17
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The impact of surgeon volume on perioperative adverse events in women undergoing minimally invasive hysterectomy for the large uterus
33 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: Cleveland Clinic, Northwestern University

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