Amir Sherif

Karolinska University Hospital, Umeå University

Papers

5

Total Citations

59

H-Index

4

About

Amir Sherif is a leading clinical epidemiologist whose research has fundamentally advanced our understanding and treatment of bladder cancer. As a principal architect of the Bladder Cancer Data Base Sweden (BladderBaSe), Sherif has created a critical nationwide resource that enables large-scale, population-based studies on incidence, treatment outcomes, and health economics. His work has directly addressed the high mortality of muscle-invasive bladder cancer, with his seminal 2007 paper (28 citations) establishing key therapeutic benchmarks. Sherif’s recent investigations have focused on comparing surgical approaches, notably demonstrating the short-term outcomes of robot-assisted versus open cystectomy (9 citations) and quantifying the long-term risk of incisional hernia after surgery (4 citations). Beyond bladder cancer, his collaborative work on sexual rehabilitation after prostatectomy (2 citations) showcases his commitment to improving patients’ quality of life. With a research portfolio that combines rigorous epidemiological methods with clinically actionable insights, Sherif has shaped modern urologic oncology, providing evidence that directly informs surgical decision-making and patient counseling.

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H-Index
5
Papers
59
Total Citations
12
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Treatment of muscle-invasive bladder cancer
28 citations · 2007
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2007 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 22
🏛 Institutions: Karolinska University Hospital, Umeå University

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