Papers

7

Total Citations

109

H-Index

5

About

Neema Navai is a leading urologic oncologist whose research focuses on optimizing surgical outcomes and reducing costs in the treatment of prostate and bladder cancers. His work centers on robotic-assisted surgery, particularly radical prostatectomy and cystectomy, where he has pioneered process improvements that enhance efficiency without compromising patient care. Navai’s landmark 2011 study on simple operating room modifications for robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy demonstrated significant reductions in both surgical times and costs, earning 32 citations and influencing perioperative protocols worldwide. He has also made critical contributions to comparative effectiveness research, including a prospective cohort study (27 citations) comparing quality of life after brachytherapy versus nerve-sparing robotic prostatectomy, providing essential data for shared decision-making. His investigations into postoperative pain management in elderly patients and the oncologic equivalence of laparoscopic versus open cystectomy have further shaped best practices. With over 100 citations across his most-cited works, Navai’s research consistently bridges the gap between surgical innovation, patient-centered outcomes, and healthcare economics, establishing him as a key voice in the evolution of minimally invasive urologic oncology.

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H-Index
7
Papers
109
Total Citations
16
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Simple Modifications in Operating Room Processes to Reduce the Times and Costs Associated with Robot-Assisted Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
32 citations · 2011
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2017 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 49
🏛 Institutions: Northwestern University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

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