Francisco J. Orejuela

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Dr. Francisco J. Orejuela is a leading gynecologic surgeon and researcher whose work bridges advanced minimally invasive surgical techniques and critical issues of health equity. His primary research areas include robotic and laparoendoscopic single-site surgery (R-LESS), pelvic floor reconstruction, and health care disparities in gynecologic surgery. Dr. Orejuela’s major contributions include pioneering the safety and feasibility of robotic single-site sacrocolpopexy with retroperitoneal tunneling, a technique that reduces surgical invasiveness for pelvic organ prolapse repair—his seminal 2018 paper on this approach has garnered 20 citations and remains a reference for surgeons adopting R-LESS methods. More recently, his 2023 systematic review on health care disparities in patients undergoing hysterectomy for benign indications (7 citations) has shed critical light on how socioeconomic and racial factors affect access to care and surgical outcomes, positioning him as a voice for equity in women’s health. Dr. Orejuela’s work not only advances surgical innovation but also challenges the field to address systemic barriers, making his research essential reading for clinicians and trainees committed to both technical excellence and inclusive care.