Kim A. Killinger

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Kim A. Killinger is a leading researcher in urology and women’s pelvic health, with a focus on surgical outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and robotic-assisted procedures. Her work has significantly advanced understanding of sexual function changes after POP repair, comparing abdominal and vaginal approaches (26 citations), and she has demonstrated the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted prolapse repair in a large institutional study of 196 patients (15 citations). Killinger also investigates complications in robotic surgery, including incisional hernia predictors after robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (22 citations) and robotic instrument failure, where she critically analyzes causes and proposes quality improvement strategies (7 citations). Her research directly informs clinical decision-making and patient counseling, particularly regarding postoperative quality of life and surgical risk. By combining rigorous retrospective analyses with practical insights, Killinger has helped refine surgical techniques and enhance patient safety in minimally invasive urologic and gynecologic procedures. Her contributions are essential reading for clinicians and researchers working to optimize outcomes in pelvic reconstructive surgery.

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1. 1
   Analysis of changes in sexual function in women undergoing pelvic organ prolapse repair with abdominal or vaginal approaches

   26 citations · 2016
2. 2
   Predictors of Incisional Hernia after Robotic Assisted Radical Prostatectomy

   22 citations · 2015
3. 3
   Perioperative Outcomes, Complications, and Efficacy of Robotic-Assisted Prolapse Repair: A Single Institution Study of 196 Patients

   15 citations · 2017
4. 4
   Robotic Instrument Failure—A Critical Analysis of Cause and Quality Improvement Strategies

   7 citations · 2019

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