Obafunbi Abimbola

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Dr. Obafunbi Abimbola is a leading voice in minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, with a focused expertise in pelvic reconstructive surgery and enhanced recovery protocols. Her most cited work, “Enhanced Recovery and Same-Day Discharge After Minimally Invasive Sacrocolpopexy” (2021), has garnered 8 citations and represents a pivotal contribution to the field. In this study, Dr. Abimbola demonstrated that implementing an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) pathway significantly increases the rate of same-day discharge following robot-assisted or laparoscopic sacrocolpopexy, while rigorously establishing its safety and feasibility. This research directly challenges traditional postoperative care models, offering patients a faster, less disruptive recovery without compromising surgical outcomes. By providing robust evidence for the efficacy of ERAS in complex pelvic surgery, Dr. Abimbola has helped shift clinical practice toward more patient-centered, efficient care. Her work not only reduces hospital stays and healthcare costs but also empowers patients with quicker return to daily life. Dr. Abimbola’s contributions are essential reading for surgeons and trainees seeking to modernize perioperative management and expand access to same-day discharge in urogynecology.