George Ghareeb

Spectrum Health, Cornell University

Papers

2

Total Citations

35

H-Index

2

About

George Ghareeb is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work focuses on improving outcomes in prostate cancer treatment, particularly in the domains of surgical technique and the management of rare complications. He is best known for his contributions to post-prostatectomy continence, having developed an enhanced total anatomic reconstruction technique that incorporates a dynamic detrusor cuff trigonoplasty and suprapubic tube placement. This innovation, detailed in a 2012 study (16 citations), demonstrated a significant improvement in early continence rates, with patients achieving urinary control by six weeks post-surgery. Dr. Ghareeb also made a critical contribution to the safety literature on prostate radiotherapy by documenting a rare but severe complication: a rectourethral fistula following SpaceOAR gel placement. His 2020 case report (19 citations) serves as an important cautionary note for clinicians using hydrogel spacers, highlighting the need for careful patient selection and post-procedural monitoring. Through these works, Dr. Ghareeb has advanced both the technical precision of robotic prostatectomy and the understanding of radiotherapy-related adverse events, making him a valuable voice in the ongoing effort to balance cancer control with quality of life.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
35
Total Citations
18
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Rectourethral fistula following SpaceOAR gel placement for prostate cancer radiotherapy: A rare complication
19 citations · 2020
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2020 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 24
🏛 Institutions: Spectrum Health, Cornell University

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