Paul D. Pettit

About

Dr. Paul D. Pettit is a pioneering surgeon whose work has significantly advanced the fields of female pelvic medicine and reconstructive surgery. His most impactful contribution is the development and refinement of robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy, a minimally invasive procedure for pelvic organ prolapse. His seminal 2009 paper detailing the technique and learning curve for this operation has garnered over 160 citations, establishing it as a foundational reference for surgeons worldwide. Beyond robotics, Dr. Pettit has made important contributions to perioperative safety, including a randomized trial on pressure injury prevention during Trendelenburg positioning. He has also challenged conventional wisdom in urology, advocating for the conservative management of vesicovaginal fistulas, and has demonstrated innovative applications of continence restoration systems in complex, post-radiation patients. Through these diverse works—ranging from high-impact surgical technique papers to focused case reports—Dr. Pettit has shaped both the technical execution and the broader clinical philosophy of modern pelvic reconstructive surgery.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy: technique and learning curve

   161 citations · 2009
2. 2
   Preventing slide in Trendelenburg position: randomized trial comparing foam and gel pads

   12 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Revisiting Conservative Management of Vesicovaginal Fistula

   11 citations · 2016
4. 4
   Robotic Placement of the FENIX Continence Restoration System in a Patient with Previous Radiation to the Pelvis: A Case Report

   4 citations · 2017

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