Maria V. Vargas

ORCID: 0000-0003-0971-7553
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Research Areas
  • Uterine Myomas and Treatments
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques
  • Endometriosis Research and Treatment
  • Gynecological conditions and treatments
  • Maternal and fetal healthcare
  • Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
  • Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries
  • Surgical Simulation and Training
  • Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
  • Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes
  • Anatomy and Medical Technology
  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
  • Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
  • Diversity and Career in Medicine
  • Anesthesia and Pain Management
  • Ureteral procedures and complications
  • Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
  • Sexual function and dysfunction studies
  • Pregnancy and Medication Impact
  • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders
  • COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
  • Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
  • Abdominal Surgery and Complications
  • Contact Dermatitis and Allergies

Federico II University Hospital
2021-2023

University of Chile
2023

George Washington University
2015-2021

Long Island Jewish Medical Center
2021

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
2021

North Shore University Hospital
2021

University of California, San Francisco
2020

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
2020

MedStar Washington Hospital Center
2020

Georgetown University
2020

Very little is known regarding the readiness of senior U.S. Ob/Gyn residents to perform minimally invasive surgery. This study aims evaluate self-perceived complex gynecologic surgery as well their perceptions subspecialty.

10.1186/s12909-020-02090-9 article EN cc-by BMC Medical Education 2020-06-05

To assess the feasibility and safety of minimally invasive hysterectomy for uteri >1 kg.Clinical surgical characteristics were collected patients in an academic tertiary care hospital. Included who underwent by 1 3 fellowship-trained gynecologists from January 1, 2009, to July 2015 subsequently had confirmed uterine weights kg or greater on pathology report. Both robotic conventional laparoscopic procedures included.During study period, 95 with weight over kg. Eighty-eight percent performed...

10.4293/jsls.2016.00098 article EN cc-by-nc-nd JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2017-01-01

Background: The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends that women who have had a prior myomectomy entered the endometrial cavity undergo cesarean delivery in order to avoid possible complication uterine rupture. Women with myomectomies may also intraabdominal adhesions, complicating future surgery if myomas remain after myomectomy, they more bleeding complications during their subsequent pregnancies.Objectives: purpose this study was evaluate maternal neonatal...

10.1080/14767058.2018.1542680 article EN The Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2018-10-30

To evaluate the level of interest in fellowship minimally invasive gynecologic surgery (FMIGS) using data from National Residency Match Program (NRMP) over past 5 years.

10.1016/j.jmig.2018.02.005 article EN public-domain Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2018-02-14

Background: Current research pertaining to minimally invasive gynecologic surgical outcomes in the context of diabetes mellitus (DM) is limited. This study seeks evaluate association between DM and postoperative complications following laparoscopic hysterectomy for benign indications. Methods: The American College Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database was utilized. We identified hysterectomies completed indications from 2007 2016 using current procedural terminology...

10.1159/000501034 article EN Gynecologic and Obstetric Investigation 2019-01-01

Malnutrition continues to be pervasive among the general population, with rates as high 50% of patients undergoing surgical procedures. Data is limited about women surgery for non-malignant gynecologic indications (generally elective laparoscopic hysterectomies, after failed conservative measures). With significant increase in benign surgery, it upmost importance that surgeons optimize modifiable risk factors hysterectomy. The purpose this study identify impact malnutrition on postoperative...

10.4293/jsls.2020.00084 article EN cc-by-nc-nd JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2021-01-01

To evaluate the clinical impact of confocal laser endomicroscopy (CLE) in diagnosis and management patients with an uncertain diagnosis.A retrospective chart review was performed. Patients who underwent CLE between November 2013 October 2015 exhibited a poor correlation endoscopic histological findings were included. Baseline characteristics, indications, previous diagnostic studies, at time CLE, results analyzed. Interventions based on also We compared accuracy target biopsies surgical...

10.4253/wjge.v9.i8.389 article EN cc-by-nc World Journal of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy 2017-01-01

Limited research exists on the association between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and morbidity mortality after laparoscopic hysterectomy. The objective of this study is to examine following: 1) which demographics comorbidities are most likely present concurrently in patients with COPD? 2) Are COPD undergoing hysterectomy at increased risk for development postoperative complications within 30 days?Retrospective cohort using data collected from 2007 2016 American College...

10.4293/jsls.2018.00089 article EN cc-by-nc-nd JSLS Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 2019-01-01

In recent years, the relationship between advantages and disadvantages of a deep neuromuscular block (DNMB), compared to moderate (MNMB) in laparoscopic surgery, has been increasingly studied.Evaluate effect D-NMB M-NMB gynecological surgery.This was parallel-group, double-blind, randomized clinical trial, conducted at single center Italy February 2020 July 2020. American Society Anesthesiologist (ASA) I-II risk class patients scheduled for elective surgery were into 1:1 ratio either...

10.1186/s44158-023-00086-7 article EN cc-by Journal of Anesthesia Analgesia and Critical Care 2023-01-19

Background: Pregnant women are usually more susceptible to infection due typical physiological and mechanical changes, such as increased heart rate, stroke volume pulmonary residual capacity. The aim of this study was evaluate an innovative anesthesiologic opioid-free management protocol in symptomatic pregnant women, with COVID-19 oxygen therapy, undergoing cesarean delivery spinal anesthesia. Methods: With the patient sitting position, anesthesia performed at L1–L2 level. Vertebral level...

10.31083/j.ceog.2021.03.2446 article EN cc-by Clinical and Experimental Obstetrics & Gynecology 2021-01-01

10.1016/j.fertnstert.2015.07.555 article EN publisher-specific-oa Fertility and Sterility 2015-09-01
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