Firouz Daneshgari
Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
Papers
3
Total Citations
132
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3
About
Firouz Daneshgari is a pioneering urologist whose research has fundamentally advanced the surgical management of female pelvic floor disorders. His work centers on robotic and laparoscopic reconstructive techniques for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence, with a focus on improving surgical precision and patient outcomes. Daneshgari’s landmark contribution is the development and validation of robotic-assisted abdominal sacrocolpopexy (RASC), a minimally invasive procedure for advanced POP. His 2007 study, which has garnered 109 citations, established a standardized approach using the POP quantification (POP-Q) scale to stage prolapse and objectively measure surgical success. This work provided a reproducible framework that has been widely adopted, demonstrating that robotic techniques could achieve outcomes comparable to open surgery with reduced morbidity. Beyond prolapse repair, Daneshgari has also addressed challenging complications, such as urethral obstruction following incontinence surgery, as detailed in his 2013 case series. By systematically evaluating these complex cases, he has helped refine surgical decision-making and improve the safety profile of female pelvic floor reconstruction. Through these contributions, Daneshgari has shaped the modern, minimally invasive approach to female urology, offering patients effective, durable solutions with faster recovery.
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- 2Robotic and laparoscopic female pelvic floor reconstruction16 citations · 2006
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