Matthew D. Barber
Cleveland Clinic, Apple (Israel), Hybrid Air Vehicles (United Kingdom)
Papers
10
Total Citations
959
H-Index
9
About
Matthew D. Barber is a leading surgeon-scientist whose research sits at the intersection of urogynecology, pelvic reconstructive surgery, and minimally invasive surgical techniques. His work has profoundly shaped clinical understanding of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and the comparative effectiveness of laparoscopic versus robotic-assisted surgical approaches — a question of enormous practical and economic significance in modern gynecologic surgery. Barber's most influential contribution, a randomized controlled trial comparing laparoscopic and robotic sacrocolpopexy for vaginal prolapse, has accumulated over 414 citations and remains a landmark reference for surgeons navigating surgical platform choices. His broader portfolio — including trials on robotic hysterectomy, perioperative safety in sacrocolpopexy, and long-term prolapse recurrence outcomes — collectively demonstrates a rigorous, evidence-based approach to surgical innovation. His work on ureteral anastomosis simulation further reflects a commitment to advancing surgical education and training. With multiple high-impact randomized controlled trials and review articles on apical prolapse repair, Barber has helped establish evidence-based standards in pelvic reconstructive surgery. Students and clinicians entering the field of urogynecology will find his body of work essential reading for understanding both the science and practice of prolapse management.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Laparoscopic Compared With Robotic Sacrocolpopexy for Vaginal Prolapse414 citations · 2011
- 2Apical prolapse185 citations · 2013
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- 4Perioperative adverse events after minimally invasive abdominal sacrocolpopexy104 citations · 2014
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- 7Apical prolapse repair13 citations · 2015
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- 10Laparoscopic Versus Robotic Hysterectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial3 citations · 2011