Abdullrahman Albassam

King Saud University, King Khalid University Hospital

Papers

Total Citations

121

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About

Abdullrahman Albassam is a pioneering pediatric surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery in children. His work centers on robot-assisted pediatric surgery, with a particular focus on assessing the safety, feasibility, and comparative effectiveness of robotic surgical systems in young patients. Albassam's landmark 2010 study, which reviewed 144 robot-assisted pediatric procedures using the da Vinci Surgical System, helped establish a critical evidence base for adopting robotic technology in pediatric operating rooms, earning 76 citations and cementing his reputation as a leading voice in the field. His earlier 2009 comparative study on robotic-assisted versus laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication in children — garnering 45 citations — provided surgeons with valuable, data-driven insights into how robotic approaches measure up against established laparoscopic techniques. Together, these contributions have helped shape surgical protocols and informed clinical decision-making worldwide. Albassam's research is especially significant given the unique anatomical and physiological challenges posed by pediatric patients, making his rigorous evaluations of emerging technologies both timely and consequential for improving surgical outcomes in children.