Dena White

University of Oklahoma, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City University

Papers

Total Citations

165

H-Index

About

Dena White is a leading researcher in female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery, with a primary focus on optimizing surgical outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse. Her most influential work centers on sacrocolpopexy, comparing abdominal and minimally invasive approaches to determine the safest, most effective techniques. In her landmark 2013 study, cited over 100 times, she conducted a large multicenter retrospective cohort analysis demonstrating that minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy offers comparable efficacy to open surgery with reduced perioperative morbidity. White has also investigated critical complications, such as de novo stress incontinence following sacrocolpopexy, exploring how anatomical changes and surgical approach influence this outcome. Additionally, her research on unanticipated uterine pathology during minimally invasive procedures has informed preoperative counseling and surgical planning. With over 165 cumulative citations across her key papers, White’s work directly shapes clinical guidelines and surgical decision-making. Her contributions are essential reading for surgeons and trainees seeking evidence-based approaches to prolapse repair, balancing durability with patient safety.