Sajida Qureshi
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21
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About
Dr. Sajida Qureshi is a pioneering general surgeon advancing minimally invasive surgery in low-resource settings. Her research centers on the feasibility, training, and outcomes of robotic and laparoscopic procedures in developing countries. Her landmark 2019 study, “Feasibility of robotic surgery in a developing country, a public sector Perspective” (10 citations), demonstrated that robotic platforms can be clinically viable in public hospitals, providing a crucial roadmap for cost-effective implementation. Dr. Qureshi has also made significant contributions to hernia surgery, comparing recurrence and chronic pain rates in transabdominal preperitoneal repairs with and without mesh fixation (5 citations). Notably, her work on robotic training (4 citations) revealed that prior laparoscopic experience does not necessarily translate to superior robotic performance, reshaping surgical education curricula. Her most recent publication details a three-staged minimally invasive esophagectomy for thoracic cancers in a low middle-income country, showcasing her leadership in complex oncologic surgery. With a growing citation record, Dr. Qureshi is a driving force in making advanced surgical technologies accessible and sustainable, directly impacting patient care in underserved communities.
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