Arash Azin

University Health Network

Papers

2

Total Citations

31

H-Index

2

About

Arash Azin is a colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes and quality of life for colorectal cancer patients. His research uniquely bridges technical surgical innovation with patient-reported experiences, particularly focusing on how different surgical modalities—including robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal approaches—affect body image, survivorship, and overall well-being. His most-cited study (22 citations) is a mixed-methods investigation into how surgical modality impacts self-reported body image and quality of life after anterior resection for colorectal cancer, providing critical insights into patient-centered outcomes beyond traditional metrics. Azin has also advanced the field of minimally invasive surgery by demonstrating the feasibility of robotic-assisted simultaneous resection of rectal cancer and liver metastases, a technically demanding procedure that offers a potential cure for patients with synchronous disease. With a growing body of work that integrates rigorous clinical methodology with compassionate patient perspectives, Azin is shaping a more holistic understanding of surgical success in colorectal oncology—one where technical achievement and quality of survivorship are equally valued.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
31
Total Citations
16
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The impact of surgical modality on self-reported body image, quality of life and survivorship after anterior resection for colorectal cancer – a mixed methods study
22 citations · 2019
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2019 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 11
🏛 Institutions: University Health Network

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