Christian Ayoub

American University of Beirut Medical Center

Papers

2

Total Citations

12

H-Index

2

About

Christian Ayoub is a leading urologic surgeon and researcher whose work is redefining the landscape of robotic-assisted surgery, particularly in the treatment of prostate cancer. His primary research areas focus on the intersection of surgical innovation, patient frailty, and perioperative outcomes. Ayoub’s major contributions include demonstrating that robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) is not only comparable to open surgery but also safely extends the benefits of minimally invasive techniques to a frailer patient population—a finding that challenges traditional surgical boundaries. His landmark study, “Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is pushing the boundaries,” published in 2023 and garnering 7 citations, provides critical evidence from a national survey using the NSQIP database, showing that frailty does not preclude excellent surgical outcomes. Additionally, his work on the impact of the AirSeal® system, with 5 citations, has advanced pain management and reduced complications in RARP. Through these studies, Ayoub has established himself as a key voice in optimizing surgical care for complex patients, making his research essential reading for anyone interested in the future of robotic urology.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
12
Total Citations
6
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy is pushing the boundaries: a national survey of frailty using the national surgical quality improvement program
7 citations · 2023
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2023 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 12
🏛 Institutions: American University of Beirut Medical Center

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