Mona McCullough

Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

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Mona McCullough is a urogynecologist whose research has advanced the safety and standardization of pelvic reconstructive surgery, particularly sacrocolpopexy. Her work focuses on critical anatomical landmarks and surgical technique preferences to improve patient outcomes. In her landmark 2012 study, "The Ureter as a Landmark for Robotic Sacrocolpopexy," McCullough used CT urogram data to precisely map ureter location relative to the sacral promontory, providing surgeons with evidence-based guidance to avoid ureteral injury during robotic procedures. This paper, cited 9 times, has become a reference point for surgical anatomy. Her complementary 2012 study, "Technical preferences of surgeons performing a sacrocolpopexy procedure," surveyed over 2,800 international members of the International Urogynecological Association, revealing significant variability in surgical approaches and highlighting the need for consensus. With 5 citations, this work has informed discussions on best practices and training. McCullough’s contributions bridge anatomical discovery with real-world surgical decision-making, offering practical tools to enhance procedural safety. Her research is essential reading for surgeons and trainees in urogynecology and minimally invasive pelvic surgery, underscoring her role in refining a common yet complex operation.