Warqaa Akram

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Dr. Warqaa Akram is a colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques and addressing disparities in surgical care. Her major contributions center on robotic-assisted colorectal surgery, particularly through comparative effectiveness studies. In a 2018 study (31 citations), she demonstrated that unplanned conversion from robotic-assisted to open surgery is associated with adverse outcomes, highlighting the importance of patient selection. Her propensity score-matched analyses comparing intracorporeal and extracorporeal anastomosis techniques for robotic-assisted right colectomy (31 citations) and sigmoidectomy (24 citations) within Enhanced Recovery Pathways provided critical evidence for optimizing surgical approaches. Notably, Dr. Akram’s 2021 investigation into racial disparities in diverticular disease management (15 citations) revealed that minority populations have lower utilization of minimally invasive surgery, underscoring systemic inequities in surgical access. Her work bridges technical innovation with health equity, making her a significant voice in modern colorectal surgery. With over 100 cumulative citations, her research continues to inform best practices and advocate for equitable surgical care.

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Top Papers

1. 1
   Unplanned Robotic-Assisted Conversion-to-Open Colorectal Surgery is Associated with Adverse Outcomes

   31 citations · 2018
2. 2
   A propensity score-matched comparison of intracorporeal and extracorporeal techniques for robotic-assisted right colectomy in an Enhanced Recovery Pathway

   31 citations · 2018
3. 3
   A propensity score matched comparison of intracorporeal and extracorporeal techniques for robotic-assisted sigmoidectomy in an enhanced recovery pathway

   24 citations · 2018
4. 4
   Racial Disparity in the Surgical Management of Diverticular Disease

   15 citations · 2021

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