Shamir O Cawich

Hugh Wooding Law School, University of the West Indies

Papers

4

Total Citations

32

H-Index

3

About

Shamir O. Cawich is a pioneering surgeon and researcher whose work has transformed the landscape of minimally invasive surgery in the Caribbean. His primary research areas include pancreatic surgery, robotic-assisted surgery, and colorectal oncology, with a particular focus on adapting advanced surgical techniques for low-volume and resource-limited settings. Cawich’s major contributions include championing the integration of minimally invasive pancreas surgery into underserved regions, as evidenced by his highly cited 2021 review (18 citations), which argues for the feasibility of laparoscopic pancreatic resections outside high-volume centers. He also led the first report on robot-assisted surgery in the Caribbean (2021, 8 citations), marking a historic milestone for the region. His pilot study on freehand robot-assisted laparoscopic colectomy (2024, 3 citations) and initial experience in Trinidad and Tobago (2022, 3 citations) further demonstrate his commitment to evaluating and implementing cost-effective robotic technologies. Through these efforts, Cawich has not only advanced surgical science but also expanded access to cutting-edge care, making him a transformative figure in global surgery.

Research Focus

Key Achievements

3
H-Index
4
Papers
32
Total Citations
8
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Review of minimally invasive pancreas surgery and opinion on its incorporation into low volume and resource poor centres
18 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2021 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 14
🏛 Institutions: Hugh Wooding Law School, University of the West Indies

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