Haider Rahbar
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About
Haider Rahbar is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing the surgical management of kidney cancer, particularly through the refinement of robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). His major contributions include evaluating risk stratification algorithms for renal mass biopsy to guide treatment decisions, demonstrating that such biopsies could potentially alter management in a significant subset of patients. Rahbar also led a large, multicenter study showing that prior major abdominal surgery does not adversely affect outcomes of RAPN, providing critical evidence to expand surgical candidacy. Additionally, he described the novel use of the Satinsky clamp for hilar clamping during robotic partial nephrectomy, detailing its indications and multi-center outcomes. His most cited work, with 40 citations, has influenced clinical decision-making for small renal masses. Through these studies, Rahbar has helped refine surgical techniques and patient selection, improving safety and outcomes in minimally invasive kidney cancer surgery.
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