Marcella G. Willis‐Gray

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Papers

3

Total Citations

10

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Marcella G. Willis-Gray is a dedicated urogynecologist and researcher whose work centers on improving surgical outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse (POP). Her research focuses on optimizing perioperative care, with key contributions in understanding transfusion risks and operative efficiency in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. In her 2018 study on transfusion rates for apical POP surgery, she provided critical data on the utility of preoperative type and screen, helping to reduce unnecessary testing while ensuring patient safety. Her 2019 randomized controlled trial comparing the Colpassist device to standard instrumentation for robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy directly addressed operative time—a key metric for both patient outcomes and healthcare costs. More recently, her 2022 analysis of a nationwide database examined the correlation between length of stay and 30-day postoperative complications following minimally invasive apical repair, offering evidence to guide postoperative management protocols. Though her papers have garnered modest citation counts, their practical, patient-centered focus has immediate clinical relevance. Dr. Willis-Gray’s work exemplifies how targeted, high-quality research can refine surgical practice and enhance recovery for women undergoing pelvic reconstructive surgery.

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2
H-Index
3
Papers
10
Total Citations
3
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Transfusion Rates and the Utility of Type and Screen for Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
5 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 14
🏛 Institutions: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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