Katherine L. Dengler
Papers
5
Total Citations
14
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About
Dr. Katherine L. Dengler is a pioneering surgeon specializing in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a focused expertise in robotic-assisted procedures for complex pelvic conditions. Her major contributions center on developing reproducible, stepwise surgical techniques that enhance safety and expand treatment options for challenging pathologies. Notably, she has established a systematic approach to robotic-assisted excision of cesarean scar pregnancies with metroplasty (2021, 4 citations), a critical advancement for managing this rare but dangerous condition. Dr. Dengler has also innovated a four-step strategy for robot-assisted abdominal cerclage placement prior to pregnancy (2020, 2 citations), offering hope to patients with cervical insufficiency. Her work on risk factors for lower urinary tract injury during laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy (2021, 3 citations) provides essential safety guidelines for pelvic reconstructive surgeons. Additionally, her identification of a posterior uteroperitoneal fistula (2021, 3 citations) and her approach to distinguishing lipoma from liposarcoma during robotic resection of retroperitoneal masses (2021, 2 citations) demonstrate her diagnostic acumen and breadth. Through these contributions, Dr. Dengler is advancing the frontier of robotic gynecology, improving surgical precision and patient outcomes in complex reproductive and pelvic floor disorders.
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- 3A posterior uteroperitoneal fistula: an unexpected finding3 citations · 2021
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- 5Lipoma or Liposarcoma? Robotic Resection of a Retroperitoneal Mass2 citations · 2021