Yousra Ahmed

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Dr. Yousra Ahmed is a leading colorectal surgeon whose research focuses on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robotic surgery, for elderly and high-risk patient populations. Her most-cited work, "Robotic surgery for colorectal cancer in the Octogenarians" (2021, 18 citations), represents a landmark contribution to geriatric oncology. In this study, Dr. Ahmed systematically evaluated short-term outcomes—including postoperative morbidity and survival—in patients aged 80 years and older undergoing robotic curative colorectal cancer resection. By demonstrating that robotic surgery can be performed safely and effectively in this vulnerable demographic, her research challenges traditional age-related surgical biases and expands treatment options for octogenarians. Dr. Ahmed's work is notable for its patient-centered focus, bridging the gap between advanced surgical technology and geriatric care. Her findings have direct clinical implications, helping surgeons make evidence-based decisions when counseling elderly patients about colorectal cancer surgery. Through her meticulous analysis of prospective database outcomes, Dr. Ahmed has established herself as a key voice in the movement toward personalized, age-inclusive surgical oncology, where chronological age alone does not preclude access to cutting-edge robotic procedures.