Papers
27
Total Citations
1,193
H-Index
18
About
Ahmet Ayav is a pioneering surgical researcher whose career has been defined by an unwavering commitment to advancing robotic-assisted surgery across multiple specialties. His work has fundamentally shaped our understanding of how robotic platforms, particularly the Da Vinci system, compare to conventional laparoscopic techniques in terms of patient outcomes, safety, and quality of life. Ayav's most celebrated contributions lie in robotic adrenalectomy, where his prospective evaluations of 100 robotic-assisted unilateral procedures and comparative analyses against laparoscopic approaches have each garnered 188 citations, establishing him as a leading authority in this niche. His early investigations into patient quality of life following adrenal surgery demonstrated that robotic approaches could offer meaningful perioperative benefits, influencing clinical decision-making internationally. Beyond adrenal surgery, Ayav has made significant contributions to robotic pelvic organ prolapse repair (107 citations), robotic rectopexy for rectal prolapse, robotic gastric bypass, and robotic distal pancreatectomy, reflecting a remarkably broad surgical repertoire. His 2017 review critically addressing indications and drawbacks of robot-assisted adrenalectomy demonstrates his evolution into a nuanced, balanced voice in the field. With cumulative citations exceeding 900, Ayav's body of work remains essential reading for surgeons navigating the expanding landscape of minimally invasive robotic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
- 1Prospective evaluation of 100 robotic-assisted unilateral adrenalectomies188 citations · 2008
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- 3Robotic-assisted pelvic organ prolapse surgery107 citations · 2005
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- 7Robot-assisted adrenalectomy: indications and drawbacks57 citations · 2017
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