Katheryne Downes

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Katheryne Downes is a leading researcher in urogynecology and pelvic reconstructive surgery, with a particular focus on the comparative effectiveness and surgical anatomy of robotic-assisted procedures. Her work has provided critical insights into the economic and anatomical considerations of minimally invasive pelvic surgery. Her most cited study, a 2012 cost analysis of open versus robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy (30 citations), was among the first to rigorously compare hospital direct costs, operative times, and length of stay between these approaches, offering essential data for surgical decision-making and healthcare resource allocation. In a complementary anatomical study (9 citations), Downes established the ureter as a key landmark for robotic sacrocolpopexy by mapping its precise location relative to the sacral promontory using CT urography, directly enhancing surgical safety and reducing the risk of ureteral injury. By bridging health economics with surgical anatomy, Downes has made foundational contributions that guide both clinical practice and surgical training in female pelvic medicine.