Papers
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Total Citations
610
H-Index
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About
Alaa El‐Ghoneimi is a pioneering figure in pediatric urology, renowned for advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for children. His research centers on laparoscopic and robot-assisted procedures, with a particular focus on treating ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) and complex urinary tract anomalies. A landmark contribution is his 1998 study on retroperitoneal laparoscopic renal surgery in children (132 citations), which established a safer, less invasive approach for pediatric kidney operations. His 2013 systematic review and meta-analysis of robot-assisted versus laparoscopic UPJO repair (266 citations) provided critical evidence on efficacy and outcomes, cementing his role in shaping modern pediatric urology. El‐Ghoneimi's work also addresses practical challenges, such as work-related musculoskeletal disorders in surgeons (77 citations), and expands indications for day surgery and robotic reimplantation. His leadership in multicenter consensuses and long-term studies on continent urinary diversion (e.g., the Mitrofanoff procedure) underscores his commitment to improving both surgical safety and quality of life for children. With over 600 citations across his most influential papers, El‐Ghoneimi's legacy lies in making complex pediatric urologic surgery safer, more precise, and more accessible.
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- 2LAPAROSCOPIC RENAL SURGERY VIA A RETROPERITONEAL APPROACH IN CHILDREN132 citations · 1998
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- 4Paediatric laparoscopic surgery60 citations · 2003
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