Samer Alharthi
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Dr. Samer Alharthi is a leading researcher in the field of minimally invasive and robotic surgery, with a particular focus on bariatrics, colorectal procedures, and thoracic outlet syndrome. His work critically evaluates the real-world outcomes and cost-effectiveness of emerging robotic technologies against established laparoscopic techniques. In a landmark 2019 study analyzing the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database, Dr. Alharthi demonstrated that robotic sleeve gastrectomy offers similar postoperative outcomes to laparoscopy but at a significantly higher cost, a finding with over 14 citations that has informed surgical decision-making. He further extended this comparative analysis to sigmoid colectomy, again highlighting the economic and clinical trade-offs of robotic approaches. Beyond cost analyses, Dr. Alharthi has made notable contributions to surgical technique, developing and refining a robotic approach for the treatment of thoracic outlet syndrome. His work consistently provides the evidence base needed to balance innovation with value in surgery, making him a key voice in the ongoing debate over the adoption of robotic platforms.
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