Nader El-Sourani
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg, University Hospital Münster
Papers
4
Total Citations
25
H-Index
4
About
Nader El-Sourani is a rising figure in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, with a focused research portfolio that bridges innovation and clinical outcomes. His work primarily centers on advanced surgical techniques for hepatobiliary, esophageal, and ventral hernia procedures. El-Sourani’s major contributions include pioneering the evaluation of robot-assisted, fluorescence-guided remnant cholecystectomy, a technique that enhances precision in complex biliary surgery, as demonstrated in a prospective dual-center cohort study. He has also critically examined the relationship between surgical caseload and outcomes in robotic-assisted esophagectomy, providing key insights into volume-outcome correlations for one of the most demanding visceral operations. In ventral hernia repair, his propensity-matched cohort study comparing robotic eTEP and TAPP approaches offers valuable comparative effectiveness data, while his investigation into intraoperative drain placement challenges long-standing surgical dogma. Though early in his career, El-Sourani’s work has already garnered over 25 citations across his most influential papers, signaling growing recognition. His research is particularly notable for its direct clinical applicability, helping surgeons refine perioperative protocols and select optimal robotic approaches to improve patient recovery and reduce complications.
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- 4To drain or not to drain in minimal invasive ventral hernia surgery4 citations · 2025