Papers
3
Total Citations
40
H-Index
2
About
Mikhail Attaar is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work centers on hernia repair, with a particular focus on comparing minimally invasive techniques—laparoscopic and robotic—against traditional open surgery. His major contributions lie in quantifying patient-centered outcomes, especially quality of life and safety, across different surgical approaches. Attaar’s most cited paper, “Short-term quality of life comparison of laparoscopic, open, and robotic incisional hernia repairs” (2020, 35 citations), provides critical evidence that robotic and laparoscopic methods offer superior early recovery profiles compared to open surgery, directly informing clinical decision-making. He further demonstrated that laparoscopic and robotic inguinal hernia repair remain safe and effective even in patients with prior pelvic or low abdominal surgery (2022, 4 citations), expanding the applicability of these techniques. His most recent work, “Patient-reported outcomes in robotic vs. open transversus abdominis release” (2025, 1 citation), continues this trajectory by evaluating patient-reported metrics in complex abdominal wall reconstruction. Attaar’s research is notable for its rigorous use of patient-reported outcomes, bridging the gap between surgical innovation and real-world patient experience. His findings are increasingly cited in guidelines and systematic reviews, establishing him as a rising authority in evidence-based hernia surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1
- 2
- 3