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Total Citations
461
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About
Jamil Ahmed is a pioneering colorectal surgeon whose research has significantly advanced the field of robotic rectal cancer surgery. His work centers on three interconnected areas: the comparative outcomes of robotic versus laparoscopic surgical techniques, structured training frameworks for robotic surgery adoption, and the preservation of urogenital function in rectal cancer patients. Ahmed's most influential contributions include landmark studies demonstrating robotic surgery's advantages over laparoscopic approaches in high-risk patients (80 citations) and establishing that prior laparoscopic experience can meaningfully compress the robotic learning curve (79 citations). His work on standardized training programmes has been particularly impactful, culminating in a European consensus on robotic total mesorectal excision (52 citations) that has shaped continent-wide surgical practice. His documentation of the first 100 consecutive totally robotic rectal resections provided crucial early evidence for the technique's feasibility and safety. A recurring theme across Ahmed's portfolio is surgical standardization — from single-docking techniques to splenic flexure mobilization protocols — reflecting a commitment to reproducibility and patient safety. His 2020 international consensus on reporting educational robotic surgery videos further underscores his influence on how the next generation of surgeons learns these complex procedures. With over 450 cumulative citations, Ahmed stands as a formative voice in the global adoption of robotic colorectal surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Robotic <i>vs</i> laparoscopic rectal surgery in high‐risk patients80 citations · 2017
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- 8Standardized technique for single‐docking robotic rectal surgery27 citations · 2016
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