Dr. Greg Marchand has 137 indexed works to his name — 97 peer-reviewed articles, 35 conference presentations, 4 book chapters and textbooks, and 1 patent listing — with more than 1,200 citations, an h-index of 18 and an i10-index of 26 (Google Scholar).

The great majority of that output is systematic review and meta-analysis. Every review is prospectively registered with PROSPERO, reported to PRISMA standards, and appraised with the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (RoB 2) tool where randomized trials are included. Read exactly how the reviews are conducted →

Verified researcher identifiers: ORCID 0000-0003-4724-9148 · Google Scholar · Scopus · Web of Science AAG-7878-2021 · ResearchGate · PubMed

Preferred affiliation statement: Marchand Institute for Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mesa, Arizona, USA

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This is the complete, continuously updated research output of Dr. Greg J. Marchand and his research team — peer-reviewed journal articles, conference presentations and abstracts, book chapters and patents. Every record links out to its DOI, PubMed entry or full text where one exists.

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  1. Feasibility of Risk Reducing Salpingo-Oophorectomy at the Time of Abdominal Surgery for Correction of Pelvic Organ Prolapse and Urinary Incontinence

    Peer-Reviewed Article2021

    Azadi A, Bradley JA, Marchand GJ, Lorenz DJ, Doering D, Ostergard DR

    Gynecology and minimally invasive therapy

  2. A systematic review and meta-analysis of laparotomy compared with laparoscopic management of interstitial pregnancy

    Peer-Reviewed Article2021

    Marchand G, Taher Masoud A, Sainz K, Azadi A, Ware K, Vallejo J, Anderson S, King A, Osborn A, Ruther S, Brazil G, Cieminski K, Hopewell S, Rials L, Jenks D, Steele A, Love J

    Facts, views & vision in ObGyn

  3. Complications of Laparoscopic and Transabdominal Cerclage in Patients with Cervical Insufficiency: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

    Peer-Reviewed Article2021

    Marchand GJ, Masoud AT, Galitsky A, Sainz K, Azadi A, Ware K, Vallejo J, Anderson S, King A, Ruther S, Brazil G, Cieminski K, Hopewell S, Syed M

    Journal of minimally invasive gynecology

  4. Advanced Sexual Counseling and How to Ask Patients About “Intimate Disclosure”

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ, Meassick KS

    International journal of women's health

  5. LESS hysterectomy through a bluntly created 11 mm incision

    Peer-Reviewed Article2021

    Marchand GJ, Azadi A, Anderson S, Ruther S, Hopewell S, Brazil G, Sainz K, Wolf H, King A, Vallejo J, Ware K, Cieminski K, Galitsky A

    Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association

  6. In Bag Morcellation and Laparoscopic Two Port Laparoscopic Removal of Large Mucinous Cystadenoma

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand G.J., Sainz K.M., Wolf H., Hopewell S., Galitsky A., Anderson S., Ruther S., Brazil G., Vallejo J., Azadi A., Meassick K.

    Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

  7. Minimally Invasive Search for a Missing Vibrator

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand G.J., Anderson S., Sainz K.M., Azadi A., Galitsky A., Wolf H., Hopewell S., Brazil G., Ruther S., Cieminski K., Meassick K.

    Journal of Minimally Invasive Gynecology

  8. Design and Implementation of an 11mm Improvised Laparoscopic System for Performing a Single-Port Laparoscopic Hysterectomy through the Smallest Incision Ever Reported

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Detrie C, Milord S, Marchand G, Sainz K, Azadi A, Thweat J

    Surgical technology international

  9. Salpingectomy vs tubal ligation for sterilization: a systematic review and meta-analysis

    Peer-Reviewed Article2021

    Mills K, Marchand G, Sainz K, Azadi A, Ware K, Vallejo J, Anderson S, King A, Osborn A, Ruther S, Brazil G, Cieminski K, Hopewell S, Rials L, Klipp A

    American journal of obstetrics and gynecology

  10. Combination of Laparoscopic Salpingectomy and Endometrial Ablation: A Potentially Underused Procedure

    Peer-Reviewed Article2021

    Greer Polite F, DeAgostino-Kelly M, Marchand GJ

    Journal of gynecologic surgery

  11. Minimally invasive search for a missing vibrator

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ, Azadi A, Brar AK, Sainz K, Anderson S, Ruther S, Ware K, Hopewell S, Brazil G, Meassick K, Wolf H, King A, Vallejo J, Cieminski K, Galitsky A

    Obstetrics & gynecology science

  12. Minimally Invasive Search for a Missing Vibrator.

    Conference Presentation2020

    Marchand, G; Sainz, K, Azadi, A., King, A., Anderson, S., Ruther, S., Brazil, G., Hopewell, S., Cieminski, K., Meassick, K. (November 4-6th) Accepted for Presentation: Video Presentations:

  13. Simple Vaginoscopy

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand, G; Sainz, K, Vallejo, J., Azadi, A., King, A., Anderson, S., Ruther, S., Brazil, G., Rials, L., Ware, K., Osborn, A., Hopewell, S. (October 4-8, 2020) Accepted for Presentation: Video:

  14. Virtual SLS MIS 2020 Conference Abstract Supplement

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand, G; Sainz, K, Vallejo, J., Azadi, A., King, A., Anderson, S., Ruther, S., Brazil, G., Rials, L., Ware, K., Hopewell, S. (August 26-29th 2020) Accepted for Presentation: Open Forum Video:

    JSLS : Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons

  15. Unusual Case of a Missing Vibrator Device in the Pelvis

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ, Sainz KM, Azadi A, King A, Anderson S, Ruther S, Brazil G, Rials L, Ware K, Osborn A, Hopewell S

    Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology

  16. Misoprostol sleepover Camp – A review of the vicious cycle created by holding doses of prostaglandins during induction

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ

    European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology

  17. Two port laparoscopic trachelectomy without the use of ureteral stents

    Peer-Reviewed Article2021

    Marchand GJ, Anderson S, Ruther S, Hopewell S, Brazil G, Sainz K, Wolf H, King A, Vallejo Ms J, Ware K, Cieminski K, Galitsky A, Azadi A

    Journal of the Turkish German Gynecological Association

  18. A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Laparotomy Compared with Laparoscopic Management of Cornual Pregnancy

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand Greg, Masoud Ahmed, Sainz Katelyn, Azadi Ali, Ware Kelly, Vallejo Janelle, Anderson Sienna, King Alexa, Osborn Asya, Ruther Stacy, Brazil Giovanna, Cieminski Kaitlynne, Hopewell Sophia, Rials Lisa, Brar Akarshi

  19. Medical Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, SciMed Central

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ., Can Cocoa Butter Cause Heart Defects? A Brief Review of the Literature

  20. Expert Opinion: Broken Play Laparoscopy – What to do when there’s no findings?

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ

    European journal of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive biology

  21. Pap Smear Ransom – Is It Ethical to Refuse to Refill a Patient’s Birth Control Until They Come in for Their Annual Exam?

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ, Sainz KM

    International journal of women's health

  22. Comparison of Mechanical Characteristics of Commonly Used Vaginal Packing Materials

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Azadi A, Pinhasov K, Ware K, Marchand GJ, Ostergard DR

    Surgical technology international

  23. Unusual Case of a Missing Vibrator Device in the Pelvis

    Peer-Reviewed Article2020

    Marchand GJ, Sainz KM, Azadi A, King A, Anderson S, Ruther S, Brazil G, Rials L, Ware K, Osborn A, Hopewell S

    Case reports in obstetrics and gynecology

  24. Examining the effects of Sertraline at time of delivery: an interesting case study

    Peer-Reviewed Article2019

    Marchand, GJ; Hopewell, S; Anderson, S; Wolf, H. – (December 5th 2019)

  25. Appropriate Intraoperative Counseling for IUD Removal for a Patient with an Intrauterine Pregnancy.

    Book Chapter2019

    Marchand, GJ; King, A; Anderson, S; Wolf, H. – (September 21st 2019)

Citation Impact

Dr. Marchand’s published research is cited by other investigators in the medical literature. The citations below are references to his work in journals published by other groups. They are not his own publications.

Cited in all three leading general medical journals

  • New England Journal of Medicine. Gorelick DA. Cannabis-Related Disorders and Toxic Effects. N Engl J Med. 2023;389(24):2267-2275.
  • JAMA. Hsu M, Shah A, Jordan A, Gold MS, Hill KP. Therapeutic Use of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Review. JAMA. 2026;335(4):345.
  • The BMJ. Solmi M, De Toffol M, Kim JY, et al. Balancing risks and benefits of cannabis use: umbrella review of meta-analyses of randomised controlled trials and observational studies. BMJ. 2023;382:e072348.

All three cite the same paper by Dr. Marchand and colleagues: Marchand G, Masoud AT, Govindan M, et al. Birth outcomes of neonates exposed to marijuana in utero: a systematic review and meta-analysis. JAMA Network Open. 2022;5(1):e2145653.

Cited in national practice guidance

A 2021 meta-analysis co-authored by Dr. Marchand comparing salpingectomy with tubal ligation (Mills K, Marchand G, Sainz K, et al. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021;224(3):258-265.e4) was cited in the Canadian Medical Association Journal’s practice guidance on opportunistic salpingectomy for ovarian cancer risk reduction (CMAJ. 2024;196(22):E765). It appears there alongside Guideline No. 366 of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada and ACOG Committee Opinion No. 774, as one of six supporting sources and the only systematic review or meta-analysis among them. The same paper is cited in Endocrine Reviews (2025;46(5):736-759) in guidance on contraceptive selection for the endocrine patient.

Thirty-six citations in first-rank journals

As of August 2026, Dr. Marchand’s research has been cited thirty-six times in journals of the first rank, across four groups:

  • JAMA network. JAMA, JAMA Internal Medicine, JAMA Pediatrics, JAMA Health Forum, and JAMA Network Open, including the invited commentary that accompanied the 2022 meta-analysis.
  • Lancet titles. The Lancet Public Health, The Lancet Global Health, The Lancet Regional Health – Americas, and eClinicalMedicine.
  • Nature titles. Nature Reviews Immunology, Nature Reviews Microbiology, Nature Reviews Disease Primers, and Nature Communications. The Nature Reviews Disease Primers monograph on ovarian cancer cites work published by Dr. Marchand in 2012.
  • Other leading journals. Pediatrics, CMAJ, the Medical Journal of Australia, Endocrine Reviews, Molecular Psychiatry, eBioMedicine, BMC Medicine, BMJ Global Health, Cellular & Molecular Immunology, and the Journal of General Internal Medicine.

Citation data compiled from PubMed, Europe PMC, Semantic Scholar and OpenCitations. Verified 28 August 2026.