Gabriella M. Rustia

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Dr. Gabriella M. Rustia is a urogynecologist and pelvic reconstructive surgeon whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes for women with pelvic floor disorders, particularly through minimally invasive approaches. Her most cited work, a 2023 randomized trial in *Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery*, investigates how differing insufflation pressures during robotic-assisted sacrocolpopexy affect postoperative pain and opioid use. This study, which has garnered 6 citations, addresses a critical gap in perioperative care by evaluating whether lower insufflation pressures (12 mm Hg) can reduce pain without compromising surgical efficacy. Dr. Rustia’s contributions extend to advancing evidence-based protocols in robotic pelvic surgery, with an emphasis on patient-centered outcomes such as pain management and recovery. Her work is notable for its rigorous methodology, including single-blinded randomization, and its practical implications for reducing opioid dependence in gynecologic surgery. By bridging surgical technique and patient experience, Dr. Rustia is shaping safer, more comfortable care for women undergoing pelvic reconstructive procedures.