Papers
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Total Citations
361
H-Index
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About
Ceana Nezhat is a pioneering gynecologic surgeon whose career has been defined by the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly at the intersection of robotics and laparoscopy. Her research has fundamentally shaped how complex gynecological conditions — most notably endometriosis and uterine fibroids — are diagnosed and treated surgically. Nezhat's most influential work, "Robotic versus Standard Laparoscopy for the Treatment of Endometriosis" (2010, 133 citations), established critical comparative benchmarks that helped guide surgeons worldwide in adopting emerging robotic platforms. Her early investigations into robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery in gynecology, undertaken as far back as 2007–2008, positioned her as a visionary willing to rigorously interrogate whether new technology delivered genuine clinical value rather than simply technological novelty. Beyond robotics, Nezhat has pushed the boundaries of what minimally invasive surgery can achieve, demonstrating feasibility in challenging procedures such as pericardial and diaphragmatic endometriosis management and presacral neurectomy. Her contributions extend into surgical education, examining learning curves in robotic surgery, and into public health discourse around morcellation safety. With cumulative citations exceeding 300, her body of work continues to influence both practicing surgeons and the next generation of gynecologic researchers.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic versus standard laparoscopy for the treatment of endometriosis133 citations · 2010
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- 6Robot-assisted laparoscopic trachelectomy after supracervical hysterectomy18 citations · 2007
- 7Learning Experiences in Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Surgery17 citations · 2015
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