Vrunda Desai, MD, FACOG
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Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Sciences
310 Cedar Street, PO Box 208063
New Haven, CT 06520-8063
United States
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Vrunda Bhavsar Desai M.D. is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Desai is a Board Certified Ob/Gyn with fellowship training in Minimally Invasive Gynecological Surgery. Her special interests include advanced gynecological surgical techniques, general gynecology and menopausal care. Her research interests are focused on examining and improving efficiency and outcomes of gynecological care.
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- Fellowship
- Hofstra North Shore–LIJ School of Medicine (2011)
- Residency
- New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical School (2010)
- MD
- Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (2006)
- BA
- Rutgers University (2003)
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Xiao Xu, PhD, MA
Linda Fan, MD, FACOG
Cary Gross, MD
Peter Schwartz, MD
Harlan Krumholz, MD, SM
Jeph Herrin, PhD
35Publications
242Citations
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2024
Physician variation in adopting prophylactic salpingectomy at the time of postpartum sterilization for ovarian cancer risk reduction
Xu X, Desai V, Gross C, Spatz E, Schwartz P, Wright J. Physician variation in adopting prophylactic salpingectomy at the time of postpartum sterilization for ovarian cancer risk reduction. Gynecologic Oncology 2024, 190: s318-s319. DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2024.07.480.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTubal Sterilization Rates by State Abortion Laws After the Dobbs Decision
Xu X, Chen L, Desai V, Gross C, Pollack C, Schwartz P, Wright J. Tubal Sterilization Rates by State Abortion Laws After the Dobbs Decision. JAMA 2024, 332: 1204-1206. PMID: 39259564, PMCID: PMC11391354, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.16862.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricRethinking the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Consult: Creating a Patient-Centered, See-and-Treat Model of Care
Robinson E, Desai V, Chudnoff S. Rethinking the Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Consult: Creating a Patient-Centered, See-and-Treat Model of Care. O&G Open 2024, 1: 008. DOI: 10.1097/og9.0000000000000008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAltmetricConceptsAbnormal uterine bleedingPatient-centeredEvaluation of abnormal uterine bleedingClinical care modelsHealth care efficiencyAssessed patients' historyPhysician engagementUterine assessmentCare modelUterine bleedingCare settingsPatient experienceGynecologic conditionsCare efficiencyOutpatient procedureIn-officePatient historyOutpatient settingCoronavirus disease 2019Operating roomClinical practiceLearning curveCareCOVID-19COVID-19 pandemicIncreased Patient Engagement with Utilization of Online Cryomanagement Platform
Lynch C, Pandolfi E, Walimbe P, Ng C, Gonsalez S, Desai V. Increased Patient Engagement with Utilization of Online Cryomanagement Platform. Reproductive BioMedicine Online 2024, 48: 104062. DOI: 10.1016/j.rbmo.2024.104062.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2023
Simulation of Laparoscopic Myomectomy Using a Gynesim Real Tissue Model
Hudson, Desai V. Simulation of Laparoscopic Myomectomy Using a Gynesim Real Tissue Model. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2023, 30: s28. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2023.08.079.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
7830 Use of Gynesim Model for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Simulation
Mackenzie M, Desai V. 7830 Use of Gynesim Model for Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Simulation. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2022, 29: s104. DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2022.09.335.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSafety Warning about Laparoscopic Power Morcellation in Hysterectomy: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of National Impact
Xu X, Desai VB, Schwartz PE, Gross CP, Lin H, Schymura MJ, Wright JD. Safety Warning about Laparoscopic Power Morcellation in Hysterectomy: A Cost-Effectiveness Analysis of National Impact. Women's Health Reports 2022, 3: 369-384. PMID: 35415718, PMCID: PMC8994439, DOI: 10.1089/whr.2021.0101.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetric
2021
Office versus Institutional Operative Hysteroscopy: An Economic Model
Munro MG, Kasiewicz JL, Desai VB. Office versus Institutional Operative Hysteroscopy: An Economic Model. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2021, 29: 535-548. PMID: 34933096, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.12.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsNet revenueHealth system costsEconomic modelInstitutional settingsSet of vendorsSystem costPrice informationList priceInstitutional environmentRevenueGeneric supplyTotal health system costsMonthly proceduresInherent expenseReimbursement ratesCost modelingCostPractice revenueModeling exerciseAmbulatory surgical centerPurpose-built systemPricesEndometrial Sampling for Preoperative Diagnosis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma
Kho RM, Desai VB, Schwartz PE, Wright JD, Gross CP, Hutchison LM, Boscoe FP, Lin H, Xu X. Endometrial Sampling for Preoperative Diagnosis of Uterine Leiomyosarcoma. Journal Of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 2021, 29: 119-127. PMID: 34265441, PMCID: PMC8752465, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2021.07.004.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsAltmetricMeSH Keywords and ConceptsConceptsEndometrial samplingUterine leiomyosarcomaPreoperative diagnosisPreoperative detectionNew York State Cancer RegistryNew York Statewide PlanningPreoperative endometrial samplingSuboptimal surgical managementUse of hysteroscopyOutcomes of patientsRetrospective cohort studyState Cancer RegistryMultivariable regression analysisResearch Cooperative SystemAmbulatory surgery centersSample eligibility criteriaRace/ethnicityIndex surgeryCohort studyLocalized stageSupracervical hysterectomyCancer RegistryOutpatient encountersSurgical managementTumor sizePhysician attitudes and knowledge on prophylactic salpingectomy in perimenopausal patients
Fialkow M, Castleberry N, Wright JD, Schulkin J, Desai VB. Physician attitudes and knowledge on prophylactic salpingectomy in perimenopausal patients. Gynecologic Oncology Reports 2021, 37: 100824. PMID: 34295957, PMCID: PMC8281582, DOI: 10.1016/j.gore.2021.100824.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchCitationsConceptsCancer risk reductionOvarian cancer risk reductionCollaborative Ambulatory Research NetworkProphylactic salpingectomyFallopian tubeRisk reductionTime of hysterectomySeverity of symptomsOvarian preservationBilateral salpingectomyOvarian conservationPerimenopausal patientsSurgical menopausePatient ageVaginal drynessVasomotor disturbancesBenign hysterectomyBenign indicationsCardiovascular healthOvarian removalObstetrician-GynecologistsOvarian cancerCardiovascular diseaseFamily historyPhysicians' attitudes
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