Heidi S. Harvie
University of Pennsylvania, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Papers
4
Total Citations
142
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4
About
Dr. Heidi S. Harvie is a leading urogynecologist whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse, particularly through sacrocolpopexy. Her landmark 2013 study, cited over 100 times, provided a critical comparison of abdominal and minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy, demonstrating that minimally invasive approaches offer comparable efficacy with reduced perioperative morbidity. This work has helped guide clinical decision-making and shaped modern surgical practice. Dr. Harvie has also investigated unanticipated uterine pathology during sacrocolpopexy, highlighting the importance of preoperative evaluation. More recently, she has examined trends in vaginal hysterectomy utilization, revealing a concerning decline despite candidacy, and assessed perioperative safety in elderly patients undergoing robot-assisted sacrocolpopexy. Her contributions have advanced patient safety and surgical precision, making her a respected authority in female pelvic medicine. With a career dedicated to evidence-based improvements in urogynecologic surgery, Dr. Harvie continues to influence both clinical protocols and future research directions.
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Top Papers
- 1Outcomes of Abdominal and Minimally Invasive Sacrocolpopexy102 citations · 2013
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