Papers
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Total Citations
277
H-Index
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About
Charbel Salamon is a surgeon-researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotic minimally invasive surgery, urogynecology, and surgical education. Best known for advancing the clinical application of robotic sacrocolpopexy in the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse, Salamon has produced a sustained body of evidence evaluating both subjective and objective patient outcomes following these procedures. His investigations into mesh selection — particularly lightweight polypropylene Y-mesh configurations — have helped refine operative technique and implant choice, with related publications accumulating nearly 100 combined citations. Perhaps his most widely recognized contribution is a 2013 study on the predictive validity of robotic surgery simulation training protocols, which has garnered 93 citations and established benchmarks for skills acquisition without exposing patients to unnecessary risk. Beyond technical outcomes, Salamon has taken a notably holistic view of surgical success, examining bowel function, sexual satisfaction among male partners, catheter management protocols, and cost-effectiveness analyses. This breadth reflects a commitment to patient-centered research that extends well beyond the operating room. Collectively, his work has meaningfully shaped how robotic pelvic reconstructive surgery is taught, performed, and evaluated across the field.
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Top Papers
- 1Predictive Validity of a Training Protocol Using a Robotic Surgery Simulator93 citations · 2013
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- 6Prospective Cohort Study of Bowel Function After Robotic Sacrocolpopexy10 citations · 2014
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