Papers
11
Total Citations
293
H-Index
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About
Christa Lewis is a pioneering researcher in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a particular focus on robotic surgical techniques for treating pelvic organ prolapse and advancing surgical training methodologies. Her work has garnered over 290 citations, reflecting her substantial influence on the field of urogynecology. Lewis has made landmark contributions to the development and validation of robotic sacrocolpopexy using lightweight polypropylene Y-mesh, producing a comprehensive body of evidence spanning short- and long-term outcomes across multiple prospective studies. Her 2013 paper on the predictive validity of robotic surgery simulation training protocols (93 citations) stands as a seminal contribution to surgical education, demonstrating how simulator-based training can reliably prepare surgeons for robotic procedures without risk to patients. This work has become an important reference point for residency and fellowship training programs worldwide. Beyond technical outcomes, Lewis has notably expanded the scope of prolapse research to encompass quality-of-life dimensions often overlooked in surgical studies, including bowel function changes, partner sexual satisfaction, and cost-effectiveness analyses. Her 2011 report on sacrohysteropexy followed by successful pregnancy (35 citations) further highlights her commitment to fertility-preserving surgical innovation. Across her career, Lewis has consistently championed evidence-based, patient-centered approaches to pelvic reconstructive surgery.
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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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- 10Prospective Cohort Study of Bowel Function after Robotic Sacrocolpopexy3 citations · 2012