Amir L. Bastawrous
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About
Amir L. Bastawrous is a colorectal surgeon and clinical researcher whose work centers on minimally invasive surgery, robotic-assisted colorectal procedures, and surgical education. He has made particularly significant contributions to one of the most debated technical questions in laparoscopic and robotic right colectomy: whether intracorporeal or extracorporeal anastomosis yields superior short-term outcomes. His landmark 2018 multi-center propensity score-matched study (75 citations) and its 2021 prospective follow-up (57 citations) together represent some of the most rigorous comparative evidence available on this topic, helping to guide surgical practice across institutions. Beyond operative technique, Bastawrous has advanced the field's understanding of robotic surgery adoption and outcomes, demonstrating through a 2017 study that high surgical volume correlates with improved patient results — a finding reinforced by his 2018 work showing that higher robotic colorectal volume directly improves outcomes. He has also championed equitable and standardized surgical training, investigating gender disparities in robotic residency programs and advocating for formalized case-log systems to objectively evaluate trainee performance. His contributions to the Surgical Care Outcomes Assessment Program collaborative further reflect a commitment to population-level quality improvement. With over 370 cumulative citations, Bastawrous stands as an influential voice in contemporary colorectal surgery.
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- 9Higher robotic colorectal surgery volume improves outcomes25 citations · 2018
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