Papers

5

Total Citations

116

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About

Omer Raheem is a urologic surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic-assisted procedures for prostate and bladder cancers, as well as male infertility. His most impactful contribution is the 2013 study on outcomes and complications of pelvic lymph node dissection during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy, which has garnered 77 citations and remains a key reference for surgeons refining this approach. He has also investigated the safety and feasibility of outpatient robot-assisted radical prostatectomy, showing through propensity-matched analysis that it can be performed with acceptable perioperative morbidity. In 2020, Raheem extended this work to obese patients undergoing radical cystectomy, comparing robotic versus open approaches to highlight the benefits of robotics in high-risk populations. More recently, he has turned his attention to male infertility, publishing a 2025 review on recent management advances that underscores the rising prevalence of male factor infertility. Raheem’s research consistently emphasizes patient outcomes, complication reduction, and the expansion of robotic surgery’s role, making him a notable voice in modern urologic oncology and reproductive urology.

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H-Index
5
Papers
116
Total Citations
23
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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Outcomes and complications of pelvic lymph node dissection during robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy
77 citations · 2013
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2013 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: UC San Diego Health System, Tulane University, University of California San Diego

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