Bridget Smith

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Bridget Smith is a leading researcher in comparative effectiveness and surgical outcomes for pelvic organ prolapse (POP), with a particular focus on minimally invasive sacrocolpopexy. Her key research areas include robotic versus laparoscopic surgery, cost-effectiveness analysis, and patient-centered outcomes in female pelvic medicine. Smith’s most influential work is the 2013 randomized trial, "Robotic Compared With Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy," which has garnered 259 citations. This landmark study directly compared costs and clinically relevant outcomes between the two surgical approaches, providing crucial evidence for surgeons and policymakers seeking to balance efficacy with economic burden. Her subsequent work, including the one-year outcomes analysis presented in the *Journal of Urology*, further solidified her reputation for rigorous, comparative effectiveness research. By collaborating with prominent colleagues such as Kimberly Kenton and Linda Brubaker, Smith has helped shape modern surgical decision-making for apical vaginal prolapse. Her contributions are essential for clinicians weighing the benefits of robotic assistance against traditional laparoscopy, and her citation record underscores her lasting impact on urogynecology and health services research.