Papers
65
Total Citations
4,466
H-Index
33
About
Amer H. Zureikat is a pioneering surgical oncologist whose career has fundamentally transformed the field of minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, with a particular focus on robotic-assisted techniques. Working from a high-volume tertiary care center, he has been instrumental in demonstrating that complex pancreatic resections — including the technically demanding pancreaticoduodenectomy — can be performed safely and effectively using robotic platforms, achieving outcomes comparable or superior to traditional open surgery. Zureikat's landmark series documenting 250 and later 500 robotic pancreatic resections (382 and 199 citations, respectively) established critical benchmarks for program implementation and safety standards worldwide. His 2012 comparative study showing robotic superiority over laparoscopic distal pancreatectomy (334 citations) helped shift surgical practice globally. He has also shaped how surgeons are trained in these techniques, contributing influential work on learning curves, mastery-based virtual reality simulation, and multicenter training programs. His co-authorship of the Miami International Evidence-based Guidelines on Minimally Invasive Pancreas Resection (478 citations) reflects his standing as a global consensus leader. Collectively, his publications have amassed well over 2,400 citations, making him one of the most consequential voices in modern pancreatic surgery.
Research Focus
Key Achievements
Top Papers
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- 2250 Robotic Pancreatic Resections382 citations · 2013
- 3Assessment of Quality Outcomes for Robotic Pancreaticoduodenectomy368 citations · 2015
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- 5500 Minimally Invasive Robotic Pancreatoduodenectomies199 citations · 2019
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- 7Outcomes After Robot-Assisted Pancreaticoduodenectomy for Periampullary Lesions148 citations · 2011
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- 10Robotic-Assisted Major Pancreatic Resection and Reconstruction113 citations · 2010