Kristin Riley

Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

97

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Kristin Riley is a leading researcher in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a focus on improving surgical outcomes for endometriosis and hysterectomy. Her work directly addresses critical questions in operative efficiency and pain management. In her landmark 2018 randomized controlled trial, she demonstrated that surgical excision is superior to ablation for treating superficial endometriosis-associated pain, a finding that has reshaped clinical practice and garnered 53 citations. Dr. Riley is also renowned for her 2016 prospective trial comparing robot-assisted and standard laparoscopic hysterectomy, which provided pivotal data on operative times and has been cited 44 times. By rigorously evaluating surgical techniques through high-quality randomized trials, she has advanced evidence-based decision-making in gynecology. Her research not only clarifies the benefits of excision over ablation for endometriosis but also helps surgeons optimize operative approaches for hysterectomy. Dr. Riley’s contributions are instrumental in reducing patient recovery times and improving long-term pain outcomes, making her a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive gynecologic care.

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2
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Papers
97
Total Citations
49
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Surgical Excision Versus Ablation for Superficial Endometriosis-Associated Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
53 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 5
🏛 Institutions: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

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