Kennedy E. Okhawere
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Mount Sinai Hospital, Mount Sinai Medical Center
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37
Total Citations
499
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About
Kennedy E. Okhawere is a leading researcher in urologic oncology and robotic surgery, with a focus on advancing minimally invasive techniques for kidney and prostate cancer. As a key member of the Single Port Advanced Research Consortium (SPARC), he has been instrumental in demonstrating that single-port (SP) robotic partial nephrectomy offers perioperative outcomes comparable to multi-port approaches, with studies showing no significant trade-offs in safety or efficacy. His work on cost analysis, including a 2021 study comparing open versus robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (38 citations), has provided critical insights into the economic sustainability of robotic surgery. Okhawere has also pioneered the use of AI-powered real-time annotations during urologic surgery (29 citations), a breakthrough for surgical training and quality metrics. His research on salvage robot-assisted renal surgery and selective clamping in solitary kidney patients (22 citations) has expanded treatment options for complex cases. With multiple studies exceeding 20 citations, including analyses of hilar tumors and vena cava thrombus management, Okhawere’s contributions are shaping the future of precision urologic care.
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