Ashkan Moazzez

UCLA Medical Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

30

H-Index

2

About

Dr. Ashkan Moazzez is a leading surgical outcomes researcher whose work is shaping the future of minimally invasive surgery. His primary focus lies in the comparative effectiveness of surgical techniques, with a particular emphasis on robotic surgery. Dr. Moazzez is best known for his landmark national survey of general surgery program directors, which critically examined whether robotic surgery training should become a standard residency requirement. This highly influential study, garnering 28 citations, has sparked essential dialogue within the surgical education community. His most recent work provides a rigorous, large-scale analysis of robotic inguinal hernia repair, comparing its outcomes against traditional open and laparoscopic approaches using a national database. By providing robust, real-world evidence on the safety and efficacy of these techniques, Dr. Moazzez is helping to guide clinical decision-making and surgical training priorities. His research is instrumental in defining the role of robotics in modern surgical practice, ensuring that technological advancements translate directly into improved patient outcomes and more effective surgeon education.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

2
H-Index
2
Papers
30
Total Citations
15
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Should Robotic Surgery Training Become a General Surgery Residency Requirement? A National Survey of Program Directors in Surgery
28 citations · 2022
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2022 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 9
🏛 Institutions: UCLA Medical Center

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