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Total Citations
38
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About
Dr. Sean L. Francis is a leading figure in the field of urogynecology and robotic pelvic reconstructive surgery, with a focused expertise in treating pelvic organ prolapse, urinary incontinence, and the complex urologic complications arising from gynecologic oncology treatments. His major contributions center on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly through the use of robotic platforms, to improve anatomical outcomes and quality of life for patients. Dr. Francis’s most cited work, a 2014 surgical case and instructional video on the robotic Burch colposuspension (19 citations), has served as a key educational resource for surgeons. His impactful 2019 study (13 citations) critically examined the long-term effects of lymph node dissection on lower urinary tract symptoms in endometrial cancer patients, providing vital data for post-operative care. Further demonstrating his commitment to surgical innovation, Dr. Francis has explored the efficacy of robotic sacrocolpopexy in obese patients and pioneered novel applications, such as robotic vaginal hernia repair after radical cystectomy and the use of indocyanine green for ureteral mapping in complex pelvic surgery. Through this body of work, Dr. Francis has significantly shaped the standard of care for women with complex pelvic floor disorders.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic Burch colposuspension: a surgical case and instructional video19 citations · 2014
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- 5Indocyanine Green Ureteral Mapping in Complex Pelvic Surgery1 citations · 2025