Shirin Towfigh
Papers
6
Total Citations
89
H-Index
5
About
Dr. Shirin Towfigh is a pioneering hernia surgeon and researcher whose work has fundamentally reshaped the management of complex groin and abdominal wall pathology. Her key research areas focus on the complications of mesh implantation, the nuances of sex-based differences in hernia repair, and the advancement of minimally invasive surgical techniques. Dr. Towfigh is widely recognized as a leading authority on mesh removal, a field she has essentially defined. Her seminal paper, "Why we remove mesh" (40 citations), provides critical clinical rationale for this challenging procedure, while her step-by-step guide for safe pre-peritoneal mesh extraction (13 citations) has become an essential technical resource for surgeons worldwide. She has also been at the forefront of evaluating surgical innovation, comparing outcomes of laparoscopic versus robotic mesh removal (10 citations) and pioneering the robotic iliopubic tract repair (15 citations) as a tissue-based alternative. Demonstrating her commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care, her recent systematic review and meta-analysis on the impact of patient sex on groin hernia repair highlights critical disparities in a field where female patients have been historically understudied. Through her focused research and technical mastery, Dr. Towfigh has established herself as a definitive voice on mesh-related complications and the future of hernia surgery.
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Top Papers
- 1Why we remove mesh40 citations · 2018
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- 3Step-by-step guide to safe removal of pre-peritoneal inguinal mesh13 citations · 2018
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