Usama Waqar

Emory University

Papers

2

Total Citations

3

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About

Dr. Usama Waqar is a surgical outcomes researcher whose work centers on the comparative effectiveness of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery for colorectal diseases. His major contributions lie in understanding how surgical approaches perform across diverse patient populations, particularly in high-risk scenarios. His 2025 study on colon and rectal cancer outcomes across body mass index subgroups (2 citations) provides critical evidence for tailoring surgical strategies to obese patients, who often face higher complication rates. In his work on diverticulitis (1 citation), Dr. Waqar demonstrated that robotic colectomy yields comparable outcomes for both complicated and uncomplicated cases, challenging the notion that robotic surgery is only beneficial for simpler procedures. His research is notable for using large-scale database analyses to generate real-world evidence that directly informs clinical decision-making. By focusing on surgical disparities and the nuances of minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Waqar is helping to refine best practices in colorectal surgery, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate and effective care regardless of their baseline risk factors.

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🏆 Most Cited Paper
Outcomes of robotic, laparoscopic, and open surgery across body mass index subgroups for colon and rectal cancer
2 citations · 2025
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2025 (2 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 6
🏛 Institutions: Emory University

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