Papers

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Total Citations

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About

Shafquat Zaman is a rising surgical researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive techniques in colorectal surgery, with a particular focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and rectal cancer. His major contributions include conducting high-impact systematic reviews and meta-analyses that compare robotic versus laparoscopic approaches, as well as multi-port versus single-incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) for complex procedures like Hartmann’s reversal. His 2024 meta-analysis on robotic versus laparoscopic surgery for IBD, with 36 citations, provides crucial evidence that robotic techniques may offer advantages in precision and recovery for this challenging patient population. Zaman has also explored the peri-operative, oncological, and functional outcomes of robotic versus transanal total mesorectal excision (TaTME) for rectal cancer, demonstrating a commitment to improving both survival and quality of life. With multiple publications in 2024 alone, his work is already shaping clinical decision-making in colorectal surgery. For students and researchers, Zaman exemplifies how rigorous evidence synthesis can directly inform surgical practice and patient outcomes.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Robotic Versus Laparoscopic Surgical Techniques
36 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (4 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 19
🏛 Institutions: Sandwell & West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Queen's Hospital, Russells Hall Hospital

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