Lauren E. Buchanan

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Lauren E. Buchanan is a pelvic reconstructive surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing postoperative recovery and voiding function in women undergoing pelvic surgery. Her most-cited work, "Pass or Fail? Postoperative Active Voiding Trials in an Enhanced Recovery Program," examines how enhanced recovery protocols (ERPs) impact voiding trial outcomes after pelvic reconstructive procedures. This study provides critical insights into reducing postoperative voiding dysfunction—a common complication that affects patient comfort and hospital stay. By comparing active voiding trial results before and after ERP implementation, Buchanan’s research offers evidence-based strategies to improve recovery pathways and minimize unnecessary catheterization. Though early in her career, with 2 citations on this key paper, her work addresses a practical, patient-centered challenge in urogynecology. Buchanan’s contributions are particularly valuable for surgeons and trainees seeking to refine perioperative care, highlighting the intersection of surgical technique and recovery science. Her focus on measurable outcomes like voiding success rates underscores a commitment to enhancing quality of life after pelvic surgery, making her a rising voice in reconstructive gynecology.