Katie Propst

About

Katie Propst is a leading researcher in gynecologic surgery, with a focus on advancing surgical training, optimizing patient positioning, and improving outcomes in minimally invasive procedures. Her work spans laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques, particularly in hysterectomy and pelvic floor repair. Propst’s most cited study, “Development and validation of a laparoscopic hysterectomy cuff closure simulation model for surgical training” (2015, 31 citations), provides a validated tool for teaching a critical surgical skill, directly enhancing resident education and patient safety. She also evaluated positioning devices to reduce complications in laparoscopic and robotic gynecologic surgery (2018, 19 citations), offering evidence-based guidance for operating room setup. In a notable 2023 study (10 citations), Propst examined functional outcomes after robotic ventral rectopexy with sacrocolpopexy, addressing a gap in the literature and helping surgeons counsel patients on postoperative recovery. Her work on routine cystoscopy after robotic hysterectomy (2014) further contributes to debates on surgical safety protocols. With a career dedicated to practical, impactful research, Propst’s contributions are shaping modern gynecologic surgical practice and training.

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1. 1
   Development and validation of a laparoscopic hysterectomy cuff closure simulation model for surgical training

   31 citations · 2015
2. 2
   Evaluation of Positioning Devices for Optimization of Outcomes in Laparoscopic and Robotic-Assisted Gynecologic Surgery

   19 citations · 2018
3. 3
   Patient Outcomes After Robotic Ventral Rectopexy With Sacrocolpopexy

   10 citations · 2023
4. 4
   Is Routine Cystoscopy Warranted After Robotic Hysterectomy?

   2 citations · 2014

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