Papers
7
Total Citations
199
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Imran Mushtaq is a pioneering pediatric urologist whose work has transformed the surgical management of complex congenital urinary tract anomalies in children. His primary research focuses on minimally invasive techniques—specifically laparoscopic and robotic-assisted surgery—for conditions like ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction and retrocaval ureter. Dr. Mushtaq is best known for championing the "vascular hitch" procedure, a laparoscopic transposition of lower pole crossing vessels as an alternative to traditional dismembered pyeloplasty. His seminal 2008 paper on this technique (66 citations) has become a cornerstone reference, offering a less invasive option for pediatric patients. He has also been instrumental in advancing robotic surgery in pediatric urology, with his 2006 study on robotic-assisted correction of retrocaval ureter (58 citations) and a multi-institutional comparative study (2018) demonstrating its superiority over open repair. With over 200 combined citations across his most influential works, Dr. Mushtaq’s contributions have not only refined surgical approaches but also established new standards for safety and efficacy in pediatric urology. His innovative, patient-centered research continues to guide the next generation of surgeons toward less invasive, more precise interventions.
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Top Papers
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- 2Robotic-Assisted Laparoscopic Correction of Pediatric Retrocaval Ureter58 citations · 2006
- 3Current status of robotic surgery in pediatric urology36 citations · 2008
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- 5Ablative and reconstructive robotic-assisted laparoscopic renal surgery16 citations · 2008
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