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Dr. Cheryl B. Iglesia is a leading authority in urogynecology and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a career dedicated to advancing surgical approaches for pelvic floor disorders. Her research focuses on optimizing outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence, particularly through comparative effectiveness studies of robotic, laparoscopic, and vaginal techniques. Notably, her 2010 work on brachial plexus injury during laparoscopic and robotic surgery (99 citations) highlighted critical safety considerations in minimally invasive procedures, influencing perioperative protocols. Dr. Iglesia is also a pioneer in advocating for vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (vNOTES), as detailed in her 2023 paper (52 citations), which champions this approach to reverse the declining rates of vaginal hysterectomy in the U.S. Her comparative studies on sacrocolpopexy routes (e.g., robotic vs. vaginal mesh colpopexy) have provided evidence-based guidance for surgical decision-making. Beyond research, she has shaped clinical standards through work on hospital privileging and credentialing for gynecologic surgery. With a career spanning over two decades, Dr. Iglesia’s contributions have directly improved surgical safety and expanded minimally invasive options for women, making her a transformative figure in modern gynecologic surgery.