Publications & Research

1.) Marchand, G; Kutteh, W (May 5, 2009). “Patient Selection Criteria for Outpatient Myomectomy via Mini-laparotomy” (PDF). The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists 2009 Annual Meeting, Poster Sessions, Chicago IL. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17296.92163

2.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (Oct–Dec 2010). “Safe Laparoscopic Removal of a 3200 Gram Fibroid Uterus”. Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 14 (4): 600–602. doi:10.4293/108680810X12924466008169. PMC 3083059 . PMID 21605532.

3.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (June 20, 2010). “Video: Laparoscopic cervical cerclage in 18-weeks pregnant uterus”. Presented at Conference, 32nd British International Congress of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, (BICOG 2010), Belfast, UK.

4.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (September 1, 2010). “Abstract: Laparoscopic Cervical Cerclage in 18-weeks Pregnant Uterus, Abstract 10.108, Presented at the 19th Annual Meeting of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, New York, also included in Supplement issue of Journal” (PDF). Journal of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons. 14 (Suppl).  doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.19420.28802

5.) Marchand, G; Butawan, D; Kutteh, W (May 2, 2011). “Cost-Effective, Outpatient-Safe, Minilaparotomy Myomectomy”. Presented at the 59th Annual Congress of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington D.C., doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.12263.75686

6.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (September 6, 2011). “Laparoscopic Supracervical Hysterectomy and Vagino-Cervico-Sacropexy”. <Full Text> Presented at the 20th Annual Congress of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and included in the Supplement to JSLS,. 15 (3). DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.27150.61761

7.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (September 6, 2011). “Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Vaginal Morcellation”. <Full Text> Presented at the 20th Annual Congress of the Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons, and included in the Supplement to JSLS,. 15 (3). DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20439.73125

8.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (October 26, 2011). “Outcome of 783 Consecutive Hysterectomies for Benign Indication-Likelihood of Competing a Minimally invasive Hysterectomy Based on Patient’s Body Mass Index” (PDF). Presented at the 97th Annual Clinical Congress of the American College of Surgeons, San Francisco, CA, doi:  10.13140/RG.2.2.18974.64322.  

9.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (Oct–Dec 2011). “Unnecessary Laparotomy Avoidance-Outcome of 257 Consecutive Adnexal Masses of 8-13cm on Pre-Operative Ultrasound Treated with laparoscopic Adnexectomy, Bagging and Colpotomy”. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology,. 18 (6): S132. doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2011.08.537. <Full Text>

10.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (November 6, 2011). “Laparoscopic Unilateral Salpingo-Oophorectomy, Bagging & Vaginal Morcellation”. Presented at the 2011 40th AAGL Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Gynecology, in Hollywood, CA.

11.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (Jan–Mar 2012). “Adnexal masses suspected to be benign treated with Laparoscopy”. Journal of the Society of LaparoEndoscopic Surgeons. 16 (1): 71–84. doi:10.4293/108680812X13291597716069. PMC 3407461 . PMID 22906334.

12.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (Nov–Dec 2012). “Effect of Improved Vaginal Manipulator on Laparoscopic Sacrocolpopexy”. Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology,. 19 (6): S77. doi:10.1016/j.jmig.2012.08.590.

13.) Marchand, G; Demir, R (September 5, 2012). “Irrelevance of Traditional De-Selectors for Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy”. Journal of the Society of LaparoEndoscopic Surgeons, Presented at the 2012 Conference, Boston, MA, doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.11424.89601.

14.) Marchand, G; Sainz, K (April 12, 2015). “Laparoscopic Single Port Hysterectomy through a blunt 12mm Trochar – Testing the limits of Minimally Invasive Surgery”. Journal of the British College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Presented at the RCOG 2015 Meeting, Brisbane, Australia. doi:10.1111/1471-0528.13375.

15.) Marchand, G; Sainz, K; Weeden, A; Citrin, A (October 19, 2016). “MEDUSA PROTOCOL – Minimising the blood loss and Maximising the efficacy of Oxytocin Sensitive Dilation and Curettage procedures”. Australia and New Zealand Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Presented at 2016 RANZCOG Meeting, Perth, Australia. 56 (suppl. – 1): 28–66. doi:10.1111/ajo.12550. <Full Paper>

16.) Marchand, G; Sainz, K; Rials, L (March 20, 2017). “Marchand Salpingectomy – a new and exciting 5 minute laparoscopic technique for sterilization and reducing the risk of ovarian cancer”. British Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Presented at RCOG World Congress 2017, Cape Town, South Africa. 124 (suppl. – 1): 4–199. doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.16458.06088

17.) Marchand, G;  (October – December 2017). Opinion Article on “Choosing Wisely” Regarding Minimally Invasive Surgery.  AAGL Newscope, Volume 31, No. 4, October – December 2017.  

18.) Marchand, G; Pile, R (October 3, 2017). “Successful Complete Laparoscopic Staging of Ovarian Cancer in a Patient with a 17cm Malignant Ovarian Tumor”. Presented at 4th International Conference on Gynecology & Obstetrics, Barcelona, Spain. doi:10.4172/2161-0932-C1-021.

19.) Marchand, G; Sainz, K (October 24, 2017). “Video: “A Five Minute Procedure That Decreases the Risk of Ovarian Cancer for a Lifetime”. Presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2017, San Diego, CA, doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.17087.20641.

20.) Marchand, G; Ware, K; King, A (March 10, 2018). “Salpingectomy at time of Cesarean Section without Power Device or Suturing, a Novel Technique”. Presented on March 10th 2018, 26th Congress of the European Board and College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Paris, France, doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2018.08.573

21.) Marchand, G; Rials, L; Pile, R; Sainz, K – (July 16, 2018) “Heterotopic pregnancy: A Decision-Making Algorithm for the Rare Case.“ July 16th 2018, World Congress On Gynecology, Obstetrics & Reproductive Health, Bangkok, Thailand. doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.20329.19046/2,

22.) Marchand, G; Ware, K; Rials, L; Sainz, K –  (September 14th 2018,) “Is there an Endometrial Ablation “Sweet Spot?” – Are Novasure Endometrial Ablations Lasting Between 30 and 119 Seconds More Likely to be Successful than Others?”  September 11-16th 2018, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 2018 International Conference, Beijing, China. DOI:  10.13140/RG.2.2.30960.10241

23.) Marchand, G; Anderson, S, – (September 22nd 2018) “A Case of Renal Obstruction Due to Endometriosis and a Brenner Tumor,”  E-Poster, 2018 Arizona American College of Surgeons Chapter Symposium, Saturday, September 22, 2018, Tucson, AZ, USA.  DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.18900.65926

24.) Marchand, G; Rials, L,  – (September 22nd 2018) “An Unusual Case of Postmenopausal Bleeding,”  E-Poster, 2018 Arizona American College of Surgeons Chapter Symposium, Saturday, September 22, 2018, Tucson, AZ, USA.  DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.29733.76009

25.) Marchand, G; Leblanc, M, – (September 22nd 2018) “Organ Harvesting following failure of Therapeutic hypothermia in a Pregnant Patient,” E-Poster, 2018 Arizona American College of Surgeons Chapter Symposium, Saturday, September 22, 2018, Tucson, AZ, USA

26.) Marchand, G; Murphy, M, – (September 22nd 2018) “Fertility Sparing Surgery in a 25 Year Old Patient with Extremely Large Endometriomas,” E-Poster, 2018 Arizona American College of Surgeons Chapter Symposium, Saturday, September 22, 2018, Tucson, AZ, USA

27.) Marchand, G; Cieminski, K, – (September 22nd 2018) “Novel Clean-Up Technique Following Ovarian Dermoid Cystectomy,”  E-Poster, 2018 Arizona American College of Surgeons Chapter Symposium, Saturday, September 22, 2018, Tucson, AZ, USA.  DOI:  10.13140/RG.2.2.28364.05765

28.) Marchand, G; Ware, K; Rials, L; Sainz, K – (November 2018) Journal Abstract: “A Simple and Novel Technique for Cleaning Up after the Ovarian Cystectomy of a Dermoid Cyst” Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology 25(7):S239-S240, DOI: 10.1016/j.jmig.2018.09.617. (full text)

29.) Marchand, G; Ware, K; Rials, L; Sainz, K –  (Presented November 15th 2018,) “A Simple and Novel Technique for Cleaning Up after the Ovarian Cystectomy of a Dermoid Cyst” November 11-15th 2018, American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists, 47th Global Congress, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.

30.) Marchand, G; Ware, K; Rials, L; King, A; Cieminski, K – (Presented December 6th 2018,) “Better than Blood: An Aggressive Pharmacologic and Surgical Protocol for Avoiding Transfusion in treating Molar Pregnancy”  December 6-7th 2018, Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, 2018 National Conference, Birmingham, England. Also Published in BJOG Supplemental Issue 2018.  DOI: 10.1111/1471-0528.15493

31.) Marchand, G; Ware, K; King, A; Sainz, K – (Presented December 8, 2018)“Incidence of Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Azithromycin Resistant Chlamydia in an Adolescent Population.” December 6-8th 2018, European Council on Excellence in Pediatrics, Annual Meeting, Prague, Czech Republic.  doi: 10.13140/RG.2.2.34919.96168/2

32.) Marchand, G; Wolf, H; Cieminski, K; Rials, L; King, A;  Presented on May 9th 2019, “Technique of Vaginal-Cervical Tension to Complete Two-Port Laparoscopic Trachelectomy without Ureteral Stents” May 8th- 10th 2019, 15th AAGL International Congress on Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery, Florence, Tuscany, Italy.  doi:10.13140/RG.2.2.28587.49445

33.) Marchand, G; Vallejo, J; Wolf, H; Cieminski, K; Ware, K; King, A;  (ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION ON SEPTEMBER 5th 2019,) “The Cutting Edge of Minimally Invasive Surgery – Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy and Lysis of Adhesions through a Single 11mm Bluntly Created Umbilical Incision”, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting,  September 4th – September 7th, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

34.) Marchand, G; Vallejo, J; Wolf, H; Cieminski, K; Ware, K; King, A;  (ACCEPTED FOR PRESENTATION ON SEPTEMBER 5th 2019,) “Ultra Minimally Invasive Two-Port Laparoscopic Trachelectomy without Ureteral Stents”, Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons Annual Meeting,  September 4th – September 7th, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Dr. Marchand is originally from Providence, RI, and is a board certified physician in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Marchand completed training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at the University of Tennessee, and is extensively published in the field of minimally invasive surgery.  Dr. Marchand is recognized internationally as a pioneer in developing laparoscopic techniques, as well as an expert minimally invasive surgeon and teaching surgeon. Dr. Marchand was recently honored with a World Record for performing a total laparoscopic hysterectomy thought the smallest incision ever.  Dr. Marchand was also one half of the team that was recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records(TM) for removing a seven pound uterus without needing to cut open the patient. Dr. Marchand was the first surgeon in Arizona to receive the “Master Surgeon” designation from the Surgical Review Corporation.  Dr. Marchand is also currently one of only a few accredited Master Surgeons in Minimally Invasive Gynecology in the USA. In addition, Dr. Marchand is one of the few OBGYN’s in the country to be a fellow of both ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) and ACS (American College of Surgeons.) When he is not in the operating room, Dr. Marchand enjoys low carb living and chasing around his six year old son, Sebastian.