Fatima Z. Husain
University of Southern California, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
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About
Dr. Fatima Z. Husain is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of robotic-assisted kidney and prostate surgery. Her work centers on optimizing surgical outcomes through meticulous, evidence-based approaches, particularly in nephron-sparing surgery for renal cell carcinoma. Dr. Husain’s most impactful contribution is a landmark systematic review and cumulative meta-analysis on renal hilar control during robotic partial nephrectomy, which has garnered 95 citations and established best practices for minimizing blood loss while preserving kidney function. She has also made critical contributions to perioperative management, including a seminal study on the safety of continuing low-dose aspirin during robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (18 citations), challenging long-held surgical dogma. Her research further demonstrates that the R.E.N.A.L. Nephrometry score can predict the volume of healthy kidney tissue removed during robotic partial nephrectomy (18 citations), providing surgeons with a powerful tool for preoperative planning. Through her work on emerging surgical treatments for renal cell carcinoma and complex reconstructive procedures like robotic rectovesical fistula repair, Dr. Husain has consistently championed minimally invasive techniques that prioritize patient safety and renal preservation, making her a leading voice in modern urologic oncology.
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- 5Emerging Surgical Treatments for Renal Cell Carcinoma6 citations · 2016