Joseph I. Schaffer

6.5k total citations · 1 hit paper
82 papers, 4.0k citations indexed

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Joseph I. Schaffer is a scholar working on Rheumatology, Surgery and Obstetrics and Gynecology. According to data from OpenAlex, Joseph I. Schaffer has authored 82 papers receiving a total of 4.0k indexed citations (citations by other indexed papers that have themselves been cited), including 65 papers in Rheumatology, 58 papers in Surgery and 17 papers in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Recurrent topics in Joseph I. Schaffer's work include Pelvic floor disorders treatments (64 papers), Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes (40 papers) and Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries (29 papers). Joseph I. Schaffer is often cited by papers focused on Pelvic floor disorders treatments (64 papers), Anorectal Disease Treatments and Outcomes (40 papers) and Pelvic and Acetabular Injuries (29 papers). Joseph I. Schaffer collaborates with scholars based in United States, United Kingdom and Canada. Joseph I. Schaffer's co-authors include Holly E. Richter, Linda Brubaker, Clifford Y. Wai, Muriel K. Boreham, Susan Meikle, Matthew D. Barber, Ingrid Nygaard, Charles W. Nager, R. Ann Word and Anthony G. Visco and has published in prestigious journals such as New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA and The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

In The Last Decade

Joseph I. Schaffer

80 papers receiving 3.9k citations

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Comparison of 2 Transvaginal Surgical Approaches and Perioperative Behavioral Therapy for Apical Vaginal Prolapse

2014 281 citations Matthew D. Barber, Linda Brubaker et al. profile →

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Name	h						Papers	Cites
Joseph I. Schaffer United States	32	3.1k	2.6k	938	903	483	82	4.0k
Charles W. Nager United States	38	4.2k 1.4×	3.4k 1.3×	1.5k 1.6×	1.2k 1.3×	224 0.5×	124	4.8k
Stefano Salvatore Italy	33	3.5k 1.1×	1.9k 0.7×	2.0k 2.1×	1.2k 1.3×	303 0.6×	122	4.9k
Halina M. Zyczynski United States	39	5.0k 1.6×	4.2k 1.6×	1.3k 1.4×	1.0k 1.1×	253 0.5×	130	5.4k
Nazema Y. Siddiqui United States	29	1.8k 0.6×	1.6k 0.6×	736 0.8×	745 0.8×	196 0.4×	118	2.7k
Mickey M. Karram United States	39	3.7k 1.2×	2.9k 1.1×	1.4k 1.5×	661 0.7×	307 0.6×	158	4.4k
Philip Toozs‐Hobson United Kingdom	28	2.7k 0.9×	1.7k 0.6×	1.3k 1.4×	1.1k 1.2×	211 0.4×	137	3.2k
Anthony G. Visco United States	42	4.8k 1.5×	4.3k 1.7×	1.4k 1.5×	1.1k 1.2×	1.3k 2.7×	128	6.5k
Alison C. Weidner United States	35	3.7k 1.2×	3.3k 1.3×	837 0.9×	578 0.6×	196 0.4×	99	4.1k
Yoram Abramov Israel	25	1.2k 0.4×	1.2k 0.5×	385 0.4×	288 0.3×	242 0.5×	97	2.6k
Gabriel N. Schaer Switzerland	26	6.4k 2.0×	4.1k 1.6×	3.3k 3.5×	1.8k 2.0×	224 0.5×	52	6.9k

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Jelovsek, J. Eric, Marie G. Gantz, Emily S. Lukacz, et al.. (2021). Subgroups of failure after surgery for pelvic organ prolapse and associations with quality of life outcomes: a longitudinal cluster analysis. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 225(5). 504.e1–504.e22. 11 indexed citations

Jakus-Waldman, Sharon, Linda Brubaker, J. Eric Jelovsek, et al.. (2020). Risk Factors for Surgical Failure and Worsening Pelvic Floor Symptoms Within 5 Years After Vaginal Prolapse Repair. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 136(5). 933–941. 9 indexed citations

White, Amanda B., Bruce S. Kahn, Ricardo R. González, et al.. (2020). Prospective study of a single-incision sling versus a transobturator sling in women with stress urinary incontinence: 3-year results. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 223(4). 545.e1–545.e11. 23 indexed citations

Rogers, Rebecca G., Tracy L. Nolen, Alison C. Weidner, et al.. (2018). Surgical Outcomes After Apical Repair for Vault Compared With Uterovaginal Prolapse. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 131(3). 475–483. 6 indexed citations

Rogers, Rebecca G., Tracy L. Nolen, Alison C. Weidner, et al.. (2018). Open sacrocolpopexy and vaginal apical repair: retrospective comparison of success and serious complications. International Urogynecology Journal. 29(8). 1101–1110. 10 indexed citations

Brubaker, Linda, Charles W. Nager, Holly E. Richter, et al.. (2014). Urinary Bacteria in Adult Women With Urgency Urinary Incontinence. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 69(6). 327–328. 6 indexed citations

Barber, Matthew D., Linda Brubaker, Kathryn L. Burgio, et al.. (2014). Comparison of 2 Transvaginal Surgical Approaches and Perioperative Behavioral Therapy for Apical Vaginal Prolapse. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 69(7). 393–395. 7 indexed citations

Visco, Anthony G., Linda Brubaker, Holly E. Richter, et al.. (2013). Anticholinergic Therapy vs. OnabotulinumtoxinA for Urgency Urinary Incontinence. Obstetrical & Gynecological Survey. 68(2). 102–104. 18 indexed citations

Gala, Rajiv B., Rebecca U. Margulies, Adam C. Steinberg, et al.. (2013). Systematic Review of Robotic Surgery in Gynecology: Robotic Techniques Compared With Laparoscopy and Laparotomy. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology. 21(3). 353–361. 138 indexed citations

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Schaffer, Joseph I., Charles W. Nager, Xiang Fang, et al.. (2012). Predictors of Success and Satisfaction of Nonsurgical Therapy for Stress Urinary Incontinence. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 120(1). 91–97. 29 indexed citations

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Montoya, T. Ignacio, et al.. (2012). Sensory neuropathy following suspension of the vaginal apex to the proximal uterosacral ligaments. International Urogynecology Journal. 23(12). 1735–1740. 11 indexed citations

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Richter, Holly E., Kathryn L. Burgio, Linda Brubaker, et al.. (2010). Continence Pessary Compared With Behavioral Therapy or Combined Therapy for Stress Incontinence. Obstetrics and Gynecology. 115(3). 609–617. 98 indexed citations

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Rogers, Rebecca G., et al.. (2009). Validation of Spanish versions of the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory (PFDI) and Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire (PFIQ): a multicenter validation randomized study. International Urogynecology Journal. 20(6). 623–639. 20 indexed citations

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Cundiff, Geoffrey W., Cindy L. Amundsen, Alfred E. Bent, et al.. (2007). The PESSRI study: symptom relief outcomes of a randomized crossover trial of the ring and Gellhorn pessaries. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 196(4). 405.e1–405.e8. 120 indexed citations

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Wieslander, Cecilia K., David D. Rahn, Donald D. McIntire, et al.. (2006). Vascular anatomy of the presacral space in unembalmed female cadavers. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 195(6). 1736–1741. 34 indexed citations

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Bloom, Steven L., Brian M. Casey, Joseph I. Schaffer, Donald D. McIntire, & Kenneth J. Leveno. (2006). A randomized trial of coached versus uncoached maternal pushing during the second stage of labor. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 194(1). 10–13. 71 indexed citations

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Casey, Brian M., Joseph I. Schaffer, Steven L. Bloom, et al.. (2005). Obstetric antecedents for postpartum pelvic floor dysfunction. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 192(5). 1655–1662. 101 indexed citations

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Boreham, Muriel K., Holly E. Richter, Kimberly Kenton, et al.. (2005). Anal incontinence in women presenting for gynecologic care: Prevalence, risk factors, and impact upon quality of life. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 192(5). 1637–1642. 113 indexed citations

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Wai, Clifford Y., et al.. (2003). Effect of periurethral denervation on function of the female urethra. American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 189(6). 1637–1645. 15 indexed citations

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Wai, Clifford Y., et al.. (2003). Urethral erosion of tension-free vaginal tape presenting as recurrent stress urinary incontinence. International Urogynecology Journal. -1(1). 1–1. 20 indexed citations

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