About

Mutahar Ahmed is a pioneering urological surgeon and researcher whose work sits at the cutting edge of robotic and minimally invasive urologic surgery. His research spans two primary domains: advanced robotic surgical techniques and complex ureteral reconstruction, with a particular focus on pushing the boundaries of what robotic platforms can achieve for patients. Ahmed has been instrumental in advancing single-port (SP) robotic surgery, contributing foundational studies that have helped establish its clinical legitimacy across procedures including partial nephrectomy, radical cystectomy, and prostatectomy. His work with the Single Port Advanced Research Consortium (SPARC) has produced landmark multi-institutional comparisons demonstrating the viability of SP technology against traditional multiport approaches, accumulating over 170 citations across related publications. His early 2005 contribution on fourth-arm utilization in robotic prostatectomy (58 citations) reflects a career-long commitment to technical innovation. In reconstructive urology, Ahmed has championed robotic ureteral reconstruction, including in challenging populations with radiation-induced strictures, where his collaborative research has directly influenced clinical decision-making. His most-cited work (62 citations) highlights the important concept of ureteral rest in optimizing surgical outcomes. Collectively, Ahmed's portfolio represents a transformative body of evidence shaping modern robotic urological practice.

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H-Index
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759
Total Citations
20
Avg Citations/Paper
🏆 Most Cited Paper
Ureteral Rest is Associated With Improved Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Robotic Ureteral Reconstruction of Proximal and Middle Ureteral Strictures
62 citations · 2021
📈 Most Prolific Year: 2024 (10 Papers)
🤝 Key Collaborators: 212
🏛 Institutions: Seton Hall University, Hackensack University Medical Center, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Hackensack Meridian Health, Center for Discovery, Prostate Cancer Research

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