Samir Iskhagi

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Samir Iskhagi is a pioneering transplant surgeon whose work focuses on advancing minimally invasive techniques in living donor nephrectomy, particularly through robotic-assisted surgery. His research critically evaluates the transition from traditional laparoscopic methods to robotic approaches, aiming to improve donor outcomes and reduce surgical complications. His most cited study, "Laparoscopic to robotic living donor nephrectomy: Is it time to change surgical technique?" (2023, 8 citations), compares these modalities in 153 patients, providing early evidence that robotic surgery may offer advantages in precision and recovery. Iskhagi also addresses rare but serious postoperative complications, as in his work on chylous ascites after robot-assisted donor nephrectomy (2023, 2 citations), where he advocates for conservative management over early surgical intervention, challenging conventional protocols. Though early in his career, his contributions are shaping the future of transplant surgery by prioritizing donor safety and procedural innovation. His findings are increasingly cited by surgeons seeking to optimize living kidney donation, marking him as an emerging authority in robotic transplant techniques.