Ahmad Almujalhem
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5
Total Citations
180
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About
Ahmad Almujalhem is a leading urological surgeon and researcher whose work is reshaping the surgical management of prostate and kidney cancers. His primary research focuses on the comparative effectiveness of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in radical prostatectomy and partial nephrectomy. Almujalhem’s landmark 2019 study on Retzius-sparing robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, cited 87 times, demonstrated that this technique significantly improves early continence recovery compared to conventional robotic surgery, directly enhancing patient quality of life. He also leads the IRON Study, a large-scale, multi-center investigation comparing robot-assisted versus open nephron-sparing surgery for kidney tumors, with findings that are guiding global surgical standards. His comprehensive review of emerging surgical robotic systems provides a critical roadmap for the field’s technological evolution. Additionally, his work on robot-assisted partial nephrectomy for high-complexity tumors (PADUA score ≥10) proves the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches even in the most challenging cases. With over 180 total citations, Almujalhem’s contributions are pivotal in establishing robotic surgery as a superior, patient-centered option in urologic oncology.
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- 2Surgical robotic systems: What we have now? A urological perspective39 citations · 2020
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