Papers
11
Total Citations
177
H-Index
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About
Dr. Ammara A. Watkins is a pioneering surgeon and researcher at the forefront of minimally invasive surgery, with a focus on robotic and video-assisted techniques for complex thoracic and pancreatic procedures. Her major contributions include advancing the safety and efficacy of robotic-assisted pancreaticoduodenectomy and distal pancreatectomy, as demonstrated in her highly cited 2017 multicenter study (69 citations) and her 2016 nationwide evaluation of patient selection for minimally invasive distal pancreatectomy (41 citations). Dr. Watkins has also significantly impacted thoracic surgery, authoring influential works on robotic-assisted sleeve lobectomy and segmentectomy for lung cancer, as well as a comprehensive 2024 review on VATS and RATS advancements (25 citations). Her research extends to pain management innovations, such as the transversus abdominis plane block for reducing narcotic use after robotic pancreatectomy. Notably, Dr. Watkins has also addressed critical issues in surgical culture, co-authoring a 2022 study on gender bias in operating room teamwork. Her work on emergency conversion techniques and mediastinal surgery further underscores her commitment to improving patient outcomes and surgical safety. With over 175 citations across her top papers, Dr. Watkins is a leading voice in the surgical renaissance, shaping the future of minimally invasive care.
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- 5Robotic-Assisted Complex Pulmonary Resection: Sleeve Lobectomy for Cancer10 citations · 2021
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- 8Robotic Mediastinal Surgery4 citations · 2022
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