Maria Fidela Paraiso

Cleveland Clinic, Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

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Maria Fidela Paraiso is a pioneering gynecologic surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced minimally invasive approaches to female pelvic medicine. Her research centers on laparoscopic and robotic-assisted techniques for complex pelvic floor disorders and reproductive surgery. Dr. Paraiso’s major contributions include refining and validating surgical methods for cervicoisthmic cerclage—a critical procedure for preventing pregnancy loss in women with cervical insufficiency. Her 2012 systematic review on laparoscopic cervicoisthmic cerclage, cited 16 times, established evidence-based outcomes for this technique, demonstrating its safety and efficacy compared to traditional approaches. She also authored foundational work on robotic and laparoscopic female pelvic floor reconstruction (2006, 16 citations), helping to define best practices for treating pelvic organ prolapse and incontinence. Beyond these highly cited papers, Dr. Paraiso is recognized as a leading educator and innovator, having performed the first robotic sacrocolpopexy and trained countless surgeons worldwide. Her work has shaped modern urogynecology, offering patients less invasive options with faster recovery. With over 100 peer-reviewed publications and numerous textbook chapters, she remains a transformative figure in women’s surgical care.