Vedra A. Augenstein
Papers
15
Total Citations
302
H-Index
9
About
Vedra A. Augenstein is a prominent surgical researcher whose work sits at the intersection of minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted techniques, and complex abdominal wall reconstruction. With a career dedicated to advancing surgical outcomes, Augenstein has made particularly significant contributions to two major clinical domains: hernia repair and the management of gastroesophageal reflux disease following failed fundoplication. Among her most influential contributions is her early demonstration that Roux-en-Y gastric bypass represents a superior salvage strategy for patients with failed fundoplication, a finding that has garnered nearly 90 citations across two landmark publications. Her work helped reshape how surgeons approach this challenging reoperative scenario. Augenstein has also been a leading voice in evaluating the adoption of robotic surgery at a national scale. Her nationwide analyses of robotic ventral and inguinal hernia repair — collectively accumulating over 130 citations — have provided critical safety and outcomes data during the rapid expansion of robotic platforms in general surgery. Her refinement of the robotic Sugarbaker parastomal hernia repair further underscores her technical expertise in complex hernia surgery. Collectively, her research offers surgeons evidence-based guidance during a transformative era in minimally invasive surgical care.
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Top Papers
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- 2A nationwide evaluation of robotic ventral hernia surgery50 citations · 2017
- 3Robotic Sugarbaker parastomal hernia repair: technique and outcomes39 citations · 2020
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- 5Roux-En-Y gastric bypass following failed fundoplication28 citations · 2018
- 6Robotic hernia surgery IV. English version23 citations · 2022
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- 10Minimally Invasive Approaches to Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GISTs)4 citations · 2016