JihadH Kaouk
Papers
2
Total Citations
87
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2
About
Dr. Jihad H. Kaouk is a pioneering urologic surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally shaped the field of minimally invasive and robotic kidney surgery. His primary research areas focus on advancing robotic-assisted laparoscopy, particularly through the development and refinement of single-port surgery (R-LESS) and innovative techniques for complex kidney tumor management. Dr. Kaouk’s major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of robotic single-port surgery, a technique that reduces surgical trauma and improves cosmetic outcomes, as detailed in his highly cited 2017 work (72 citations). He has also been instrumental in proving that robotic partial nephrectomy with cold ischemia can achieve functional outcomes comparable to the traditional open approach, even for challenging tumors (2018, 15 citations). This work has helped shift the standard of care toward less invasive options without compromising kidney function preservation. As a leader at the Cleveland Clinic’s Glickman Urological & Kidney Institute, Dr. Kaouk has trained countless surgeons and his innovations have directly influenced modern urologic practice, making complex surgeries safer and more accessible for patients worldwide.
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Top Papers
- 1Current status of robotic single-port surgery72 citations · 2017
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