Papers
81
Total Citations
4,939
H-Index
37
About
Kamran Ahmed is a prominent urological surgeon and surgical educator whose research spans robotic surgery, minimally invasive cystectomy, and surgical training curricula. He has made landmark contributions to understanding how robot-assisted radical cystectomy compares with open and laparoscopic approaches, most notably through the CORAL trial (2015, 337 citations) and his work with the International Robotic Cystectomy Consortium, which generated influential analyses of urinary diversion techniques and postoperative complications (307 and 225 citations, respectively). These studies have meaningfully shaped clinical decision-making for bladder cancer surgery worldwide. Equally significant is Ahmed's dedication to standardising robotic surgical training. His systematic reviews on simulator validation (244 citations) and urological learning curves (222 citations) addressed a critical gap in how the next generation of surgeons acquires proficiency. He further translated this evidence into practice by co-developing internationally validated training curricula and simulation-based programmes (203, 185, and 178 citations), establishing benchmarks now adopted by major surgical bodies including the European Association of Urology. His 2024 work applying the IDEAL framework to surgical robotics underscores his continued influence in shaping evidence-based innovation. Across his portfolio, Ahmed's research combines rigorous clinical evaluation with a forward-thinking commitment to surgical education and patient safety.
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- 5Learning curves for urological procedures: a systematic review222 citations · 2013
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- 9Ureteric injury: a challenging condition to diagnose and manage161 citations · 2013
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