Aliasger Shakir
University of Southern California, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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Total Citations
321
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About
Dr. Aliasger Shakir is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing robotic surgery for prostate and bladder cancers. He is best known for pioneering the use of indocyanine green (ICG) fluorescence imaging to reduce complications in robotic radical cystectomy. His landmark 2019 study (89 citations) demonstrated that ICG-guided assessment of ureteric vascularity significantly minimizes uretero-enteric strictures, a common and debilitating complication. He also co-authored a systematic review and expert consensus on best practices for near-infrared fluorescence imaging in robotic urologic surgery (81 citations), establishing a new standard in the field. Beyond bladder cancer, Dr. Shakir has made critical contributions to prostate cancer management. His research has shown that obesity is a strong predictor of clinically undetected lymph node metastases, and he has identified key factors—such as surgeon volume and surgical margin extent—that predict biochemical recurrence and hospital readmission after robotic prostatectomy. With over 300 total citations, his work directly informs surgical decision-making and improves patient outcomes in high-volume tertiary centers.
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