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About
Dr. Sultan S. Alkhateeb is a pioneering urologic oncologist whose research focuses on the epidemiology and surgical management of genitourinary cancers, particularly within the Gulf region. His landmark study, "Kidney cancer in Saudi Arabia" (2018), with 13 citations, provides critical epidemiological data from a 25-year retrospective analysis at a tertiary care center in Riyadh, establishing foundational knowledge on risk factors and incidence patterns for kidney cancer in the Saudi population. Dr. Alkhateeb’s work extends to advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, as demonstrated in his multi-institutional study "Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy in Low-Volume Regions: Should It Be Abandoned or Adopted?" (2021), which garnered 5 citations. This research evaluates the feasibility and outcomes of robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) performed by fellowship-trained surgeons in low-volume regions across Gulf Cooperation Council countries, comparing results favorably with global benchmarks. His contributions are vital for shaping urologic oncology practice in resource-limited settings, bridging gaps in surgical access and evidence-based care. Dr. Alkhateeb’s work underscores his commitment to improving cancer outcomes through region-specific data and innovative surgical adoption, making him a key figure in Middle Eastern urologic oncology.
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- 1Kidney cancer in Saudi Arabia13 citations · 2018
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