Biography
I am a believer of new modalities, such as robotic technology and other minimally invasive techniques, that provide the most recent and efficient treatment options for my patients. Rapid recovery is one of my main concerns – and I feel that personalized patient care is fundamental in the management and convalescence of my patients.
Since I have always believed that a well-informed patient is the best patient, I educate my patients on the benefits, risks and potential consequences of their procedure. I also collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of experts to provide the best possible care.
Training under the supervision of various pioneers in the field of minimally invasive urology has widened my scope of practice, especially in dealing with difficult cases. I peruse clinical research and stay up to date with innovative techniques that are proven to improve patient outcomes.
Conditions I Treat
- Prostate cancer
- Bladder cancer
- Ureteral cancer
- Kidney cancer
Professional Background
Dr Ghazi received his MD degree from Cairo University in Egypt in 2000, where he also completed his surgery training and Urology residency 2001-2005. After serving as Faculty for 2 years at the University Hospitals, he started a series of worldwide fellowships in state of the art minimal invasive Urological surgery. He completed a laparoscopic fellowship in Paris, France in 2008 under the supervision of Professor Claude Abbou MD (one of the modern founders and prominent laparoscopic surgeons, who revolutionized the laparoscopic technique for extraperitoneal laparoscopic radical prostatectomy for treatment of prostate cancer). He then completed a second laparoscopic fellowship in Austria in 2009 under the supervision of Professor Gunter Janetschek MD who specialized in the laparoscopic approach for selective removal of kidney tumors, leaving the remaining kidney intact and functioning. He also introduced the laparoscopic approach for retroperitoneal lymph node dissection in the treatment of testicular cancer evading a large midline incision. During his stay in Europe he received the European Board of Urology. He completed his training at the University of Rochester, New York with a 2 year fellowship in the robotic treatment of various urologic cancers. He joined the staff at the Urology department, University of Rochester in 2012. Dr. Ghazi specializes in the diagnosis and minimal invasive treatment of cancers of the prostate, bladder, kidney, testicle, and other genitourinary organs as well as minimal invasive treatment of various stones of the urinary tract.
Publications
Journal Articles
11/2/2022
Moreland H, Smith L, Stowasser V, Ghazi A, Sighinolfi MC, Bultitude M, Krambeck AE, Rocco BMC, Ziemba JB, Averch TD. "The Endourological Society Inaugural Census Report." Journal of endourology. 2022 Nov 2; Epub 2022 Nov 02.
10/7/2022
Piramide F, Kowalewski KF, Cacciamani G, Rivero Belenchon I, Taratkin M, Carbonara U, Marchioni M, De Groote R, Knipper S, Pecoraro A, Turri F, Dell'Oglio P, Puliatti S, Amparore D, Volpi G, Campi R, Larcher A, Mottrie A, Breda A, Minervini A, Ghazi A, Dasgupta P, Gozen A, Autorino R, Fiori C, Di Dio M, Gomez Rivas J, Porpiglia F, Checcucci E, . "Three-dimensional Model-assisted Minimally Invasive Partial Nephrectomy: A Systematic Review with Meta-analysis of Comparative Studies." European urology oncology.. 2022 Oct 7; Epub 2022 Oct 07.
8/25/2022
Ghazi A, Schuler N, Saba P, Holler T, Steinmetz A, Yuen K, Doersch K, Ellis E, Tabayoyong W, Bloom J, Rashid HH, Kavoussi N, Joseph JV. "Do skills naturally transfer between Multi-Port (MP) and Single-Port (SP) Robotic Platforms? A comparative study in a Simulated Environment." Journal of endourology. 2022 Aug 25; Epub 2022 Aug 25.
Books & Chapters
2012
Chapter Title: Robot-Assisted Radical Prostatectomy: The Extraperitoneal Approach
Book Title: Robotic Urologic Surgery (2nd Edition)
Author List: Jean Joseph & Ahmed Ghazi
Edited By: Vipul R Patel
Published By: Springer 2012 in New York
2011
Chapter Title: Difficulties in laparoscopic treatment of female genital prolapse
Book Title: Difficult Conditions in Laparoscopic Urologic Surgery
Author List: Ahmed Ghazi & Gunter Janetschek
Edited By: Ahmed M. Al-Kandari;Inderbir S. Gill
Published By: Springer 2011
2011
Chapter Title: Upper Tract Retroperitoneal Access Techniques
Book Title: Retroperitoneal Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgery
Author List: Ahmed Ghazi & Jean Joseph
Published By: Springer 2011
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