Scarlet Nazarian

Lister Hospital, Imperial College London, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

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Scarlet Nazarian is a pioneering surgeon whose research focuses on the transformative impact of robotic and minimally invasive techniques across urological, hepatobiliary, and pancreatic surgery. Her most cited work, "Effect of Pneumoperitoneum on Renal Function and Physiology in Patients Undergoing Robotic Renal Surgery" (2016, 67 citations), critically examines the physiological trade-offs of robotic access—highlighting how improved recovery times must be weighed against increased morbidity from pneumoperitoneum. Nazarian has also made significant contributions to surgical education and quality improvement. Her 2023 cohort study on robotic pancreatoduodenectomy (12 citations) provides essential benchmarks for the learning curve, establishing that procedural volume directly influences short-term outcomes and technical proficiency. Most recently, her 2025 observational study comparing robotic versus laparoscopic cholecystectomy for "difficult" gallbladders (5 citations) demonstrates that robotic platforms can overcome the limitations of poor visualization and instrumentation that lead to complications like bile duct injury. Across her work, Nazarian systematically evaluates where robotic surgery offers genuine advantages over conventional laparoscopy, providing evidence-based guidance for surgeons adopting these technologies. Her research is instrumental in defining safe implementation pathways and optimizing patient selection for complex robotic procedures.