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Robert Kelley

  • Department of Gynecology & Obstetrics
    Associate Professor
  • robert.kelley@emory.edu
  • Georgia Tech BioID Masters Program
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  • Emory University Hospital
    Gynecology and Obstetrics
    1365 Clifton Road NE, Building A, 4th Floor, Room A4251
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Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Gynecology and Obstetrics, Emory University Hospital
  • Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor, Mount Sinai

Education

Degrees

  • DO from Touro University California
  • MBA-Health Systems Administration from Union Graduate College
  • BS from Union College

Research

Focus

  • Overactive bladder, urinary incontinence, female pelvic disorders

    I am investigating the electrophysiological properties of the genitourinary system. Specifically, researching the role of interstitial pacemaker cells in overactive bladder. In addition, I am working to develop new technology to research bladder electrophysiology and create clinical applications.

Publications

  • Foundational Science and Mechanistic Insights for a Shared Disease Model: An Expert Consensus.
    Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg Volume: 28 Page(s): 347 - 350
    06/01/2022 Authors: Alperin M; Abramowitch S; Alarab M; Bortolini M; Brown B; Burnett LA; Connell KA; Damaser MS; de Vita R; Gargett CE
  • Foundational science and mechanistic insights for a shared disease model: an expert consensus : Developed by the AUGS Basic Science Subcommittee and IUGA Special Interest Group.
    Int Urogynecol J Volume: 33 Page(s): 1387 - 1392
    06/01/2022 Authors: Alperin M; Abramowitch S; Alarab M; Bortolini M; Brown B; Burnett LA; Connell KA; Damaser M; de Vita R; Gargett CE
  • Experience using multielectrode cardiac catheters for detection of electrophysiologic activity of the human urinary bladder.
    Neurourol Urodyn Volume: 40 Page(s): 80 - 84
    01/01/2021 Authors: Ford AT; Lloyd M; Iravanian S; Northington G; Kelley RS
  • An Alternative Approach to Posterior Colporrhaphy Plication Using Delayed Absorbable Unidirectional Barbed Suture.
    Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg Volume: 26 Page(s): 107 - 110
    02/01/2020 Authors: He S; Falk K; Kannan A; Kelley RS
  • Comparison of electrical properties between tumor-bearing and non tumor-bearing uterus at the time of hysterectomy
    Volume: 220 Page(s): S754 - S755
    03/01/2019 Authors: Gupta S; Vargas A; Saulnier G; Newell J; Kelley R
  • In Search of Mobile Applications for Urogynecology Providers.
    Female Pelvic Med Reconstr Surg Volume: 25 Page(s): 439 - 442
    01/01/2019 Authors: Wallace SL; Mehta S; Farag S; Kelley RS; Chen KT
  • Transdermal light neuromodulation: Optogenetics in the murine urinary tract.
    Neurourol Urodyn Volume: 37 Page(s): 1281 - 1285
    04/01/2018 Authors: Wallace SL; Kelley RS; Mehta S; Descalzi G; Fantl JA; Ascher-Walsh C
  • Delayed Presentation of Cecal Perforation With Tension-Free Vaginal Tape.
    Obstet Gynecol Volume: 131 Page(s): 499 - 502
    03/01/2018 Authors: Mayhew AC; Ford AT; Northington GM; Shaffer VO; Kelley RS
  • Customized Pessary Fabrication Using Three-Dimensional Printing Technology.
    Obstet Gynecol Volume: 131 Page(s): 493 - 497
    03/01/2018 Authors: Barsky M; Kelley R; Bhora FY; Hardart A
  • Identifying and Rating Urogynecology Applications Using the APPLICATIONS Scoring System
    Volume: 129 Page(s): 72S - 72S
    05/01/2017 Authors: Wallace S; Mehta S; Farag S; Kelley R; Chen K
  • A pilot study of cardiac electrophysiology catheters to map and pace bladder electrical activity.
    Neurourol Urodyn Volume: 36 Page(s): 1174 - 1177
    04/01/2017 Authors: Kelley RS; Vardy MD; Simons GR; Chen H; Ascher-Walsh C; Brodman M
  • Adapting barbed suture to anterior corporrhaphy
    Volume: 216 Page(s): S629 - S629
    03/01/2017 Authors: Falk K; Garely AD; Kelley RS; Jacobson NS
  • Low Cost 3D Printing for the Creation of Cervical Cerclage Pessary Used to Prevent Preterm Birth: A Preliminary Study
    OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY Volume: 127 Page(s): 154S - 154S
    05/01/2016 Authors: Tudela F; Kelley R; Ascher-Walsh C; Stone JL
  • Complex conductivity of normal and neoplastic uterus
    Volume: 214 Page(s): S490 - S491
    04/01/2016 Authors: Kelley RS; Tran A; Isaacson D; Newell J; Saulnier G; Vargas A; Zakashansky K; Ascher-Walsh C
  • Urogynecologic conditions: urinary incontinence.
    FP Essent Volume: 430 Page(s): 11 - 16
    03/01/2015 Authors: Kelley R; Garely AD
  • The evolution of evaluation and management of urinary or fecal incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse.
    Curr Probl Surg Volume: 52 Page(s): 17 - 75
    02/01/2015 Authors: Steele SR; Varma MG; Prichard D; Bharucha AE; Vogler SA; Erdogan A; Rao SSC; Lowry AC; Lange EO; Hall GM
  • In vitro analysis of a nanocrystalline silver-coated surgical mesh.
    Surg Infect (Larchmt) Volume: 8 Page(s): 397 - 403
    06/01/2007 Authors: Cohen MS; Stern JM; Vanni AJ; Kelley RS; Baumgart E; Field D; Libertino JA; Summerhayes IC
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