Mohamed Abdel Khalek
University of New Orleans, Ochsner Medical Center, Tulane University
Papers
6
Total Citations
101
H-Index
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About
Dr. Mohamed Abdel Khalek is a pioneering surgeon whose research has centered on advancing minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery, particularly for thyroid, parathyroid, and esophageal procedures. His major contributions lie in demonstrating the safety and efficacy of the transaxillary approach—a technique that eliminates visible neck scars by accessing the thyroid through the armpit. Notably, his 2011 paper on detecting brachial plexus injury during robotic thyroid lobectomy (34 citations) established critical safety protocols for arm positioning, while his work on robotic transaxillary thyroidectomy for Graves’ disease (29 citations) expanded the technique’s applicability to complex endocrine disorders. Dr. Abdel Khalek also innovated in parathyroid surgery, reporting the first robotic-assisted transaxillary parathyroidectomy for atypical adenomas (27 citations), and explored intraoperative endoscopic ultrasound during robotic Heller myotomy for achalasia. His cumulative impact—spanning over 100 citations—has helped transform endocrine surgery by proving that robotic platforms can achieve superior cosmetic outcomes without compromising safety. Through these achievements, Dr. Abdel Khalek has positioned himself as a key figure in the evolution of scarless, patient-centered surgical care.
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- 3Robotic-assisted transaxillary parathyroidectomy of an atypical adenoma27 citations · 2011
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