Nuzhath Khan
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Nuzhath Khan is a leading researcher at the intersection of surgical innovation and patient safety, with a primary focus on the economic and operational impacts of robotic technology in urology. Her work critically examines the cost-effectiveness of robotic surgery, providing high-level evidence that robotic approaches are significantly more expensive than laparoscopic or open alternatives due to purchase, maintenance, and disposal costs—a finding from her highly cited 2012 systematic review (111 citations) that has informed hospital procurement decisions worldwide. Khan’s contributions extend beyond economics into practical safety; she led the development and content validation of the first surgical safety checklist specifically designed for operating theatres using robotic technology (2013, 37 citations). Using Healthcare Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (HFMEA), she systematically identified and assessed potential hazards in robot-assisted urological surgery, translating risk assessment into a deployable tool that enhances team communication and reduces errors. Her work has been instrumental in bridging the gap between technological adoption and evidence-based safety protocols, making her a key voice in the responsible integration of robotics into surgical practice.
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