Dimitrios I. Bolovis

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Dimitrios I. Bolovis is a pioneering surgeon in the field of urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery. His research focuses on developing innovative, minimally invasive techniques for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) correction, particularly through robotic and laparoscopic approaches. Dr. Bolovis is best known for introducing the **unilateral pectineal suspension (UPS)** — a novel, mesh-free method that uses a single non-absorbable suture to suspend the anterior cervix to the iliopectineal ligament. His 2023 retrospective study on UPS, cited 11 times, demonstrated promising perioperative and short-term outcomes, offering a less invasive alternative to traditional mesh-based repairs. He has also advanced **robotic mesh-supported pectopexy** (2021, 8 citations), expanding the surgical toolkit for pelvic floor repair. By prioritizing suture-based techniques that reduce mesh-related complications, Dr. Bolovis is reshaping standards of care in POP surgery. His work bridges the gap between efficacy and safety, providing surgeons with reproducible, low-morbidity options for apical prolapse correction. For students and researchers, his contributions highlight the evolution toward personalized, minimally invasive pelvic reconstructive surgery.

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1. 1
   Retrospective analysis of apical prolapse correction by unilateral pectineal suspension: perioperative and short-term results

   11 citations · 2023
2. 2
   Robotic mesh-supported pectopexy for pelvic organ prolapse: expanding the options of pelvic floor repair

   8 citations · 2021

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