Positions

Assistant Professor

Obstetrics and Gynecology
Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas United States

Education

Clinical Fellowship at Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas

Residency at Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, Texas

MD from Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida

BS from University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

Professional Statement

Dr. Thigpen is dedicated to providing compassionate and evidence-based care to women of all ages. Her clinical interests include the management of complex gynecologic conditions, such as endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain, and fibroids. As a specialist in hysterectomy, endometriosis excision, and myomectomy, Dr. Thigpen is committed to providing the most minimally invasive surgical approach, including traditional laparoscopic surgery and robotic surgery. Dr. Thigpen has dedicated her career to providing the highest level of care and strives to create a comfortable and welcoming environment for her patients. She adopts a shared decision-making model while valuing her patient's goals of care, ensuring that her patients are well-informed and comfortable with their treatment options.

Selected Publications

• Thigpen B, Connell P, Erfani H, Koythong T, Sunkara S, Guan X "Robotic-assisted vaginal natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery versus robotic-assisted single-site port for benign hysterectomy: a comparison of surgical outcomes." 2023 Jul;
• Thigpen B, Koythong T, Guan X "Robotic-assisted Laparoscopic Ureterolysis for Deep Infiltrating Endometriosis using Indocyanine Green Under Near-Infrared Fluorescence." 2022 May;29(5):586-587.
• Thigpen B, Sun J, Guan X "Robotic transvaginal NOTES: A step-by-step approach to surgical technique." 2022 Jun;
• Thigpen B, Harris T, Sunkara S, Guan X. "Single incision laparoscopic myomectomy in pregnancy." 2022 Apr;

Memberships

American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL)

Member

American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)

Member