Lobat Hashemi

About

Dr. Lobat Hashemi is a leading researcher in minimally invasive gynecologic and colorectal surgery, with a focus on robotic-assisted techniques and surgical efficiency. Her work has significantly advanced the understanding of how provider volume and surgical technology impact patient outcomes and healthcare costs. In her highly cited 2013 study (70 citations), she demonstrated that surgeon experience with robotic colorectal procedures directly influences short-term outcomes, providing critical evidence for the importance of specialized training and case volume in robotic surgery. Dr. Hashemi has also pioneered research on cost-effective surgical innovations, including the use of disposable automated suturing devices and barbed sutures in laparoscopic and robotic hysterectomies. Her studies on these technologies have shown measurable reductions in operating room time and hospital costs, offering practical solutions for improving surgical workflow and resource utilization. Through her rigorous comparative analyses, Dr. Hashemi has helped shape best practices in robotic and laparoscopic surgery, making her work essential reading for surgeons and researchers seeking to optimize both clinical outcomes and economic efficiency in modern surgical care.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Short-Term Outcomes for Robotic Colorectal Surgery by Provider Volume

   70 citations · 2013
2. 2
   Effect of a Disposable Automated Suturing Device on Cost and Operating Room Time in Benign Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy Procedures

   9 citations · 2013
3. 3
   Comparison of Surgery Time and Cost in Using Barbed Suture Versus the Traditional Suture in Robotic Hysterectomy: A Retrospective Cohort Study

   2 citations · 2012

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