Charles Anderson

Papers

Total Citations

H-Index

About

Dr. Charles Anderson is a gynecologic surgeon whose work has critically examined the safety of common surgical practices, particularly regarding hemostatic agents used in pelvic surgery. His key research areas include surgical hemostasis, postoperative infection prevention, and the microbiome’s role in surgical outcomes. Anderson’s most notable contribution is his investigation into the association between gelatin-thrombin matrix use and abscess formation in women undergoing pelvic surgery. His 2014 study, cited 4 times, provided early clinical evidence that these agents, while effective for bleeding control, may create a probiotic microenvironment and impair host defenses, predisposing patients to serious infections. This work has prompted surgeons to reconsider the risk-benefit ratio of routine hemostatic agent use. Anderson’s research bridges the gap between surgical technique and microbiology, highlighting how intraoperative decisions can profoundly impact patient recovery. His findings serve as a cautionary note for gynecologic surgeons, encouraging more judicious use of hemostatic agents and greater attention to infection prevention. Through this focused but impactful line of inquiry, Anderson has contributed to safer surgical practices in gynecology.