Ali Khalifeh
Papers
23
Total Citations
1,428
H-Index
18
About
Ali Khalifeh is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose research has fundamentally advanced the field of minimally invasive kidney surgery, particularly robot-assisted partial nephrectomy (RAPN). His work centers on optimizing surgical techniques, improving oncologic outcomes, and expanding the indications for nephron-sparing surgery. Khalifeh’s landmark comparative study of 500 robotic and laparoscopic partial nephrectomies (285 citations) established benchmarks for the “trifecta” of operative success, while his step-by-step technique paper (191 citations) became a standard reference for surgeons worldwide. He led a pivotal multi-institutional analysis demonstrating that positive surgical margins after RAPN do not compromise oncologic outcomes (145 citations), and his investigation of clinical T1 to pathological T3a up-staging (119 citations) identified critical predictors of recurrence. Khalifeh also documented three-year oncologic and renal functional outcomes (101 citations), proving the durability of RAPN. Beyond partial nephrectomy, he contributed to robotic ureteroneocystostomy and performed the first transvaginal hybrid NOTES robotic donor nephrectomy (47 citations), showcasing his innovative spirit. With over 1,100 citations across his top ten papers, Khalifeh’s work has shaped modern urologic oncology and continues to guide surgeons in delivering safer, more effective care for kidney cancer patients.
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- 7Robot-Assisted Ureteroneocystostomy: Technique and Comparative Outcomes57 citations · 2012
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