Nusrat K. Shaikh

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Total Citations

226

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About

Dr. Nusrat K. Shaikh is a pioneering urological surgeon whose work has fundamentally advanced nerve-sparing techniques in robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP). Her key research focuses on optimizing oncologic outcomes while preserving post-surgical quality of life, particularly through the precise identification and protection of the neurovascular bundle (NVB). Her landmark 2011 paper, “Anatomical grades of nerve sparing: a risk‐stratified approach to neural‐hammock sparing during robot‐assisted radical prostatectomy,” has garnered over 226 citations, establishing a standardized, risk-stratified framework that challenges the traditional “cord-like NVB” model. Dr. Shaikh’s contributions include detailed histological and physiological investigations that verify the true anatomy of periprostatic neural structures, enabling surgeons to tailor dissection planes based on tumor location and patient risk. This work has directly improved functional recovery—reducing rates of erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence—without compromising cancer control. Her innovative “neural-hammock sparing” approach represents a paradigm shift in surgical precision. With a citation impact that underscores her influence, Dr. Shaikh continues to shape best practices in robotic urologic oncology, making her an essential reference for researchers and clinicians dedicated to patient-centered surgical innovation.