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Total Citations
801
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About
Azad Najmaldin is a pioneering figure in pediatric minimally invasive surgery, widely recognized as one of the foremost authorities on robotic surgical techniques in children. His research has fundamentally shaped how surgeons approach complex pediatric procedures, with a particular focus on robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery, pyeloplasty, and the resection of choledochal cysts. Najmaldin's landmark 2013 paper documenting the first decade of robotic surgery in children (170 citations) established a critical foundation for the field, while his 2014 meta-analysis comparing robot-assisted versus conventional pyeloplasty techniques (142 citations) provided rigorous evidence guiding clinical practice worldwide. Beyond technical innovation, Najmaldin has demonstrated remarkable breadth in his scholarship. His multicenter investigation into work-related musculoskeletal disorders among pediatric laparoscopic surgeons (77 citations) highlights his commitment to surgical ergonomics and practitioner wellbeing — an often overlooked dimension of surgical research. His early adoption studies and learning curve analyses further underscore his role in shaping how robotic surgery is trained and evaluated globally. With contributions spanning feasibility studies, international attitudes surveys, and operative conversions, Najmaldin's body of work has collectively amassed hundreds of citations, cementing his legacy as a transformative leader in pediatric surgical innovation.
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- 1The first decade of robotic surgery in children170 citations · 2013
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- 6Early experience of tele‐robotic sugery in children59 citations · 2007
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- 10Conversions in pediatric robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery22 citations · 2021