Nawar A. Alkhamesi

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Dr. Nawar A. Alkhamesi is a leading figure in the advancement of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a particular focus on complex hepatobiliary and colorectal procedures. His work has been instrumental in demonstrating the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of robotic approaches for challenging conditions, such as robot-assisted common bile duct exploration for complex choledocholithiasis, a technique he has rigorously evaluated in multiple studies. Dr. Alkhamesi also investigates the human factors of surgical innovation, notably examining how robotic assistance impacts the mental workload and cognitive performance of surgical trainees during complex suturing tasks. His contributions to the field are reflected in his highly cited publications, including a seminal SAGES review on upcoming multi-visceral robotic surgery systems (28 citations) and critical cost-effectiveness analyses of robotic rectal surgery (17 citations). Through his research, Dr. Alkhamesi is shaping the future of surgical practice by proving that robotic technology can expand the boundaries of what is possible while maintaining economic and educational viability.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Upcoming multi-visceral robotic surgery systems: a SAGES review

   28 citations · 2024
2. 2
   Robot-assisted common bile duct exploration as an option for complex choledocholithiasis

   21 citations · 2012
3. 3
   Cost-effectiveness of current approaches in rectal surgery

   17 citations · 2019
4. 4
   Cost analysis of robot-assisted choledochotomy and common bile duct exploration as an option for complex choledocholithiasis

   15 citations · 2017
5. 5
   Impact of robotic assistance on mental workload and cognitive performance of surgical trainees performing a complex minimally invasive suturing task

   15 citations · 2019

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