Papers
7
Total Citations
180
H-Index
6
About
Tarik Sammour is a leading colorectal surgeon and researcher whose work centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques for rectal cancer, with a particular focus on robotic and transanal approaches. His major contributions include pioneering comparative effectiveness research that evaluates robotic, laparoscopic, open, and transanal total mesorectal excision (TME). His highly cited 2022 network meta-analysis (53 citations) provides critical evidence on outcomes across these surgical modalities, while his 2016 study on oncological outcomes after robotic proctectomy (53 citations) helped establish the safety and efficacy of robotic approaches at a major NCI-designated cancer center. Sammour has also made significant contributions to lateral pelvic lymph node dissection and robotic D3 lymphadenectomy, publishing technical innovations that have guided surgeons worldwide. His work using large-scale bi-national audit data (20 citations) has provided real-world evidence comparing minimally invasive versus open proctectomy. With over 180 citations across his most influential papers, Sammour has helped shape the modern surgical management of rectal cancer, demonstrating that robotic techniques can achieve excellent oncological outcomes while potentially improving patient recovery. His research continues to influence surgical practice and inform the ongoing debate about the optimal minimally invasive approach for rectal cancer.
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Top Papers
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- 2Oncological Outcomes After Robotic Proctectomy for Rectal Cancer53 citations · 2016
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- 6Robotic Total Pelvic Exenteration12 citations · 2017
- 7Robotic surgery for rectal cancer: the future?4 citations · 2018