Shunaha Kim-Fine

Island Institute, Institute for Female Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery

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Shunaha Kim-Fine is a gynecologic surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for benign gynecologic conditions, with a particular emphasis on hysterectomy techniques. Her major contributions center on advancing the evidence base for vaginal hysterectomy, which she champions as a safe, cost-effective, and underutilized approach for uterine removal. In her landmark 2024 meta-analysis, "Hysterectomy Techniques and Outcomes for Benign Large Uteri," she systematically reviewed the literature to identify the optimal surgical approach for large uteri, providing critical guidance for reducing perioperative morbidity. This work, which has already garnered 11 citations, addresses a common clinical dilemma and helps surgeons tailor their techniques to patient anatomy. Her earlier 2013 paper, "Difficult vaginal hysterectomy," further underscores her commitment to promoting vaginal surgery as the preferred route, aligning with guidelines from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Through her research, Kim-Fine has contributed to shifting practice patterns away from more invasive abdominal approaches, improving recovery times and patient outcomes. Her work is essential reading for surgeons seeking evidence-based strategies to manage complex benign hysterectomy cases.