Haris Ahmed

Cohen Children's Medical Center, Arthur Smith Institute for Urology

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Haris Ahmed is a pioneering urologic surgeon whose work has centered on advancing minimally invasive robotic techniques for complex pediatric and adult urological conditions. His research focuses on refining robotic-assisted laparoscopic procedures to reduce the morbidity associated with traditional open surgeries. Notably, his 2017 study on "Robot-assisted Laparoscopic Urachal Excision in Children" (14 citations) established a safer, less invasive alternative for this rare congenital anomaly, demonstrating reduced recovery times and improved cosmetic outcomes. Earlier, his 2014 work on "Robotic assisted laparoscopic simple suprapubic prostatectomy" (11 citations) challenged the standard open simple prostatectomy for large prostates (over 100 g), showing that robotic techniques could achieve comparable efficacy while significantly lowering complication rates and hospital stays. Though his citation counts are modest, Ahmed’s contributions are highly impactful within the niche of robotic urology, offering reproducible protocols that have been adopted by specialized centers. His work underscores a commitment to translating engineering precision into tangible patient benefits, making him a key figure in the evolution of minimally invasive urologic surgery.