Sawsan As‐Sanie
University of Michigan–Ann Arbor, Montefiore Medical Center, Michigan Medicine
Papers
8
Total Citations
231
H-Index
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About
Sawsan As-Sanie is a prominent gynecologic surgeon and researcher whose work has significantly advanced the understanding and practice of minimally invasive surgery for benign gynecologic conditions. Her research focuses primarily on laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomy, examining surgical outcomes, risk factors, and the evolving landscape of surgical approaches for women requiring uterine surgery. As-Sanie's most impactful contributions include landmark studies identifying risk factors for surgical conversion to open laparotomy and postoperative urinary retention following minimally invasive hysterectomy — findings that have directly informed preoperative counseling and surgical planning. Her most cited work (61 citations) utilized Michigan's multicenter prospective data to rigorously characterize conversion risks, while her investigations into robotic versus traditional laparoscopic hysterectomy (cited dozens of times across multiple studies) helped clarify the real-world trade-offs of emerging surgical technologies during a period of rapid robotic adoption. A particularly notable thread throughout her career is a commitment to evidence-based evaluation of robotic surgery — celebrating its role in reducing open abdominal procedures while thoughtfully questioning whether its expanding use in benign cases is always justified. Her body of work has been invaluable to surgeons, residents, and healthcare systems striving to optimize gynecologic surgical care.
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- 5The benefits and challenges of robotic-assisted hysterectomy22 citations · 2014
- 6Comparison of 2 minimally invasive routes for hysterectomy of large uteri11 citations · 2013
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