Papers
7
Total Citations
81
H-Index
5
About
Charles R. Powell is a urologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the understanding and surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and lower urinary tract dysfunction. His work spans robotic surgical techniques, biomaterials for pelvic reconstruction, and national trends in minimally invasive urology. Powell is perhaps best known for his pioneering investigations into robotic sacral colpopexy (RSC), contributing foundational research on its growing adoption across the United States, its comparative cost implications, and refinements in surgical technique. His prospective comparison of autologous fascia lata versus synthetic mesh in RSC — cited 23 times — represents a particularly innovative contribution, offering a mesh-free alternative at a time when synthetic mesh complications have raised significant clinical and regulatory concerns. His work on delayed absorbable suturing further refines procedural safety, reducing postoperative exposure risks without compromising outcomes. With a total citation record reflecting consistent influence across a decade of urology literature, Powell's research has shaped both surgical practice and policy discussions around vaginal prolapse repair. His continued medium-term outcome studies demonstrate an enduring commitment to evidence-based refinement of techniques that prioritize patient safety and durable surgical results.
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- 2Robotic Sacral Colpopexy Using Autologous Fascia Lata Compared with Mesh23 citations · 2020
- 3National Trends in the Performance of Robot-Assisted Sacral Colpopexy15 citations · 2015
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- 5Robotic Sacral Colpopexy5 citations · 2018
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- 7Robotic Sacral Colpopexy with Fascia Lata for Pelvic Organ Prolapse2 citations · 2019