Andrew S. Afyouni

University of California, Irvine

Papers

1

Total Citations

5

H-Index

1

About

Andrew S. Afyouni is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research centers on advancing minimally invasive surgical techniques, particularly robot-assisted radical prostatectomy (RARP) for prostate cancer. His major contributions include demonstrating the feasibility and safety of same-day discharge after multiport RARP, challenging traditional postoperative protocols that require overnight hospitalization. This work, published in 2024, has already garnered 5 citations, reflecting its immediate impact on clinical practice by potentially reducing healthcare costs and improving patient recovery experiences. Afyouni’s research also explores optimizing perioperative outcomes, such as reducing catheterization times and enhancing pain management, to further streamline recovery. His notable achievements include integrating patient-centered care models into surgical innovation, making him a rising voice in urologic oncology. For students and researchers, Afyouni’s work exemplifies how data-driven refinements to established procedures can transform standard care, offering a compelling case study in surgical efficiency and patient quality of life.

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Papers
5
Total Citations
5
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Feasibility and Outcomes of Same-Day Discharge after Multiport Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy
5 citations · 2024
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (1 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 14
🏛 Institutions: University of California, Irvine

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