Vivian E. von Gruenigen
Summa Health System, Summa Akron City Hospital, Case Western Reserve University
Papers
6
Total Citations
72
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Vivian E. von Gruenigen is a leading figure in gynecologic surgery, renowned for her pioneering work in minimally invasive techniques, particularly robotic-assisted surgery. Her research has fundamentally advanced the safety, feasibility, and implementation of robotic platforms for complex gynecologic conditions. Dr. von Gruenigen's major contributions include developing and validating an interactive computerized surgical checklist for robotic-assisted gynecologic surgery (21 citations), which has become a critical tool for enhancing operating room safety culture (14 citations). She also demonstrated the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted hysterectomy for severe endometriosis (19 citations) and conducted a randomized trial comparing conventional to robotically assisted total laparoscopic hysterectomy (9 citations). Her seminal review on recent innovations in minimally invasive surgery (7 citations) highlighted the transformative impact of robotics, natural orifice transluminal surgery, and single-incision laparoscopy. A consultant for Intuitive Surgical, Dr. von Gruenigen's work has directly shaped modern gynecologic practice, improving patient outcomes and expanding surgical access. Her cumulative impact, reflected in over 70 citations across her most influential papers, underscores her role as a visionary in the evolution of gynecologic surgery.
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Top Papers
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- 3Safety Culture in the Gynecology Robotics Operating Room14 citations · 2014
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- 6Robotic Gynecologic Surgery2 citations · 2009