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Total Citations
99
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About
Lauren B. Westermann is a gynecologic surgeon and clinical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, pelvic reconstructive medicine, and surgical education. She has made significant contributions to understanding how robotic technology is reshaping gynecological practice — both in the operating room and in residency training programs. Her widely cited 2017 study comparing vaginal reconstruction with robotic sacrocolpopexy (27 citations) revealed important nuances in postoperative pain and narcotic use, offering clinicians evidence-based guidance for surgical decision-making in pelvic organ prolapse repair. Westermann's research on hysterectomy routes before and after the introduction of robotic surgery has shed light on how technological adoption influences complication profiles and, critically, how it affects the hands-on training opportunities available to gynecology residents — a concern she has examined across multiple institutions. Her anatomical work characterizing sacral suture placement using postoperative imaging (15 citations) demonstrates a commitment to surgical precision and patient safety. Collectively, her publications reflect a researcher dedicated to optimizing outcomes for women undergoing pelvic surgery while ensuring that the next generation of gynecologic surgeons receives rigorous, well-rounded training in an increasingly technology-driven landscape.
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- 3Critical Anatomy Relative to the Sacral Suture15 citations · 2015
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- 5The Impact of Robotic-Assisted Surgery on Training Gynecology Residents11 citations · 2015
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