Karen Hagglund
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About
Dr. Karen Hagglund is a leading researcher in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted procedures for pelvic organ prolapse and benign hysterectomy. Her work has significantly advanced surgical techniques and perioperative outcomes, as evidenced by her highly cited publications. Dr. Hagglund’s major contributions include landmark randomized clinical trials demonstrating that tissue adhesives are a safe and time-efficient alternative to sutures for port-site closure in robotic urogynecologic surgery, and that lower insufflation pressures during robotic sacrocolpopexy can reduce postoperative pain without compromising outcomes. She has also provided critical insights into surgical volume’s impact on complication rates, showing that higher surgeon experience with minimally invasive hysterectomy leads to better patient safety. Her retrospective cohort studies have shaped understanding of anatomical outcomes, comparing barbed versus traditional sutures for vaginal mesh attachment, and evaluating the role of concurrent ventral mesh rectopexy in preventing recurrent posterior wall prolapse. With over 40 citations across her most impactful papers, Dr. Hagglund’s work is instrumental in refining robotic surgical protocols, improving recovery, and guiding evidence-based practice in urogynecology.
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- 6Pain With Differing Insufflation Pressures During Robotic Sacrocolpopexy6 citations · 2023