Papers
5
Total Citations
33
H-Index
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About
Dr. Rami Lutfi is a leading voice in the evolution of bariatric and metabolic surgery, with a focused expertise in optimizing robotic surgical platforms. His work critically examines the intersection of technology, cost, and patient outcomes, driving the field toward more efficient and effective procedures. Dr. Lutfi’s landmark review, “A Review of the Role of Robotics in Bariatric Surgery: Finding Our Future?” (16 citations), established a foundational framework for understanding the potential of robotics in this domain. He has since made pivotal contributions by investigating practical, high-impact questions, such as the cost drivers of robotic sleeve gastrectomy (5 citations) and the comparative effectiveness of bedside versus robotic staplers (7 citations). Beyond technical innovation, Dr. Lutfi demonstrates a commitment to the surgical community, evaluating the training and attitudes of metabolic surgery fellows to shape future educational paradigms. His research also extends to colorectal oncology, exploring the association between body mass index and lymph node harvest. Through this body of work, Dr. Lutfi is not merely adopting new technology but rigorously defining its value, ensuring that the future of bariatric surgery is both advanced and accessible.
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Top Papers
- 1A Review of the Role of Robotics in Bariatric Surgery: Finding Our Future?16 citations · 2019
- 2Effectiveness of bedside staplers in bariatric robotic procedures7 citations · 2024
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