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About
Nima Almassi is a urologic oncologist and surgeon-scientist whose research centers on optimizing surgical outcomes for patients with bladder and prostate cancer. His work focuses on three key areas: urinary diversion selection after radical cystectomy, robotic surgical techniques, and enhanced recovery protocols. Almassi’s most impactful contribution is his comprehensive analysis of ileal conduit versus orthotopic neobladder utilization, which revealed that despite the advantages of orthotopic diversion, only 20% of patients nationally receive this option—a finding that has shaped contemporary practice patterns. He has also advanced robotic surgery through innovative techniques for challenging urethro-ileal anastomoses during intracorporeal neobladder formation and developed cost-effective simulation models that improve trainee performance in robotic urethrovesical anastomosis. His work on enhanced recovery after surgery protocols has clarified their role in acute kidney injury prevention following radical cystectomy. With over 100 citations across his most-cited papers, Almassi’s research bridges the gap between technical innovation and clinical outcomes, particularly in complex surgical scenarios such as prostate cancer management after proctocolectomy. His contributions have been recognized at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he continues to refine surgical approaches that improve both oncologic and quality-of-life outcomes for urologic cancer patients.
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