Fawwaz Mohammed

University of the West Indies

Papers

1

Total Citations

18

H-Index

1

About

Fawwaz Mohammed is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on expanding access to minimally invasive pancreatic surgery, particularly in low-resource and low-volume settings. His landmark review, “Review of minimally invasive pancreas surgery and opinion on its incorporation into low volume and resource poor centres” (2021, 18 citations), challenges the prevailing model of service centralization by arguing that laparoscopic pancreas resections—long considered too complex for smaller centers—can be safely adopted with structured training and appropriate patient selection. This work has influenced surgical practice by providing a practical roadmap for integrating advanced MIS techniques into underserved environments, potentially improving outcomes for patients who lack access to high-volume hubs. Mohammed’s contributions bridge a critical gap between innovation and equity in surgical care, demonstrating that technical excellence need not be confined to elite institutions. His research continues to shape discussions on global surgical capacity building, making him a key voice in the movement to democratize complex procedures.

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H-Index
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Papers
18
Total Citations
18
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Review of minimally invasive pancreas surgery and opinion on its incorporation into low volume and resource poor centres
18 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 8
🏛 Institutions: University of the West Indies

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