Jon K. Hathaway

Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis, Indiana University School of Medicine

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Dr. Jon K. Hathaway is a leading researcher and surgeon in the field of urogynecology, with a focused expertise in the surgical management of pelvic organ prolapse (POP). His work centers on advancing robotic-assisted sacral colpopexy (RASC), a minimally invasive procedure for treating advanced-stage POP. Dr. Hathaway’s major contributions include pioneering the use of autologous fascia lata—the patient’s own tissue—as a safer alternative to synthetic mesh in robotic sacral colpopexy, a study that has garnered 23 citations and represents a significant step toward reducing mesh-related complications. He has also investigated the efficacy of delayed absorbable sutures for securing mesh, demonstrating that this technique does not increase the risk of prolapse recurrence (10 citations), thereby offering a strategy to minimize postoperative suture exposure and the need for invasive removal. His comprehensive work on the RASC technique itself (5 citations) has helped refine surgical protocols. Through these studies, Dr. Hathaway is shaping safer, more patient-centered approaches to pelvic reconstructive surgery, directly impacting clinical practice and improving outcomes for women with POP.