About

Dr. Amin S. Herati is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work bridges surgical innovation, opioid stewardship, and evidence-based practice in prostate cancer care. His most impactful contribution is the landmark ORIOLES initiative, a prospective cohort study that reshaped post-prostatectomy opioid prescribing. This work, cited nearly 60 times, demonstrated that many patients require minimal or no opioids after radical prostatectomy, and identified patient- and hospital-level predictors of opioid use. By providing a framework for individualized prescribing, Dr. Herati directly addressed the opioid crisis from the operating room. Earlier in his career, he was a pioneer in laparo-endoscopic single-site (LESS) surgery, developing techniques for radical prostatectomy and pyeloplasty that aimed to reduce surgical morbidity. He also contributed to objective surgical skill evaluation using audio and visual analysis, advancing how urologic training is assessed. His research spans from the feasibility of novel surgical approaches to the real-world implementation of safer discharge practices. Dr. Herati’s work is characterized by a commitment to reducing patient harm—whether through smaller incisions or fewer opioid pills—and his ORIOLES initiative remains a model for integrating surgical outcomes with public health priorities.

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H-Index
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Papers
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Total Citations
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
A Prospective Cohort Study of Postdischarge Opioid Practices After Radical Prostatectomy: The ORIOLES Initiative
59 citations · 2018
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2018 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 35
🏛 Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Northwell Health, Arthur Smith Institute for Urology, North Shore Diabetes and Endocrine Associates

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