Saleh Bubishate

Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization

Papers

2

Total Citations

25

H-Index

2

About

Saleh Bubishate is a pioneering surgeon at the forefront of global telesurgery, whose work is redefining the boundaries of surgical care. His primary research focuses on ultra-long-distance robotic surgery, specifically demonstrating the feasibility and reproducibility of performing complex procedures across continents. Bubishate’s major contribution lies in proving that low-latency connectivity can enable safe, effective human telesurgery between Asia and the Middle East, a breakthrough with profound implications for surgical equity. His most-cited study, “The era of telesurgery,” describes a successful robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) on a patient in his 60s with localized prostate cancer, performed between two countries—a landmark achievement that has garnered 20 citations. Building on this, his subsequent work, “The Path to Global Equity in Surgical Care,” extends the proof-of-concept across five different procedures over six months, showcasing reproducibility and earning 5 citations. These studies not only highlight technical mastery but also champion a vision where geographic barriers no longer limit access to specialized surgical expertise. Bubishate’s research is a critical step toward democratizing surgical care, making him a key figure in the future of telemedicine and global health.

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2
H-Index
2
Papers
25
Total Citations
13
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
The era of telesurgery: insights from ultra-long-distance Asia to Middle East human telesurgery robotic assisted radical prostatectomy
20 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Kuwait Institute for Medical Specialization

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