Reza Lankarani
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- Fields of interest
- General Surgery, Healthcare innovations
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- Dr Reza Lankarani | General Surgeon
Founder | Surgical Pioneering Newsletter and Podcast Series
Editorial Board Member | Genesis Journal of Surgery and Medicine
Surgical Consultant | AIGeneLab
https://surgicalpioneer.codeadx.me/
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CERTIFICATIONS
Iranian Board of General Spedalst in General Surgery Certified: Sep 2025
Educational Commission for Forelen Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certified: Dec 2013
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EXPERIENCE
01/2024
Iran University of Medical Sciences ran General Surger Residency
General Surgeon
01/2011
Tehran Universty of Medical SciencesUS Doctorate in Medicine(M.D.)
04/2025-Present
Editorial Board Member | Genesis Journal of Surgery and Medicine
01/2024-Present
Founder & Host Surgical Pioneering Newsletter and Podcast serleslnterbay Funding
. Develop evidence-based surgical content for global medical audiences. . Feature intervews with leaders in trauma surgeryand surgical innovation.
10/2015-03/2016
Research Associate, Los Angeles Biomedical Research Institute at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center | Interbay Funding, Los Angeles, CA
02/2015 -07/2015
Externship/(Pathology) Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Interbay Funding, Tehran
08/2014- 09/2014
Externship (Cardiology) State Untversity of New York Downstate Medical Center Interbay Funding, Brooklyn, NY
05/2014 - 08/2014
Externship (internal Medicine) New York Methodist H1ospital & Kings County Hospital Center Interbay Funding, Brooklyn, NY
09/2013- 01/2014
Research Associate University of Michigan School of Public Health | Interbay Funding, Ann Arbor, MI
. Investigated cross-country differences in diabetes-disability associations, analyzing socioeconomic/behavioral mediators (obesity, exercise).
08/2013 --09/2013
Research Associate Mount Zion Hospital-UCSF | Interbay Funding, San Francisco, CA . Evaluated vyascular/lymphatic invasion grading in thyroid follicular
carcinoma.
10/2012 - 08/2014
Research Assoclate University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation |Iinterbay Funding, Tehran
. Led studies on high-risk behaviors in lranian injection drug users (IDUS), including multi-partner sexual prevalence and non-arm injection sites.
05/2012-10/2012 Observership (Radiology/lInteryentional Gastroenterology/Hepatology) Mayo Clinic Hosptal intersay Funding lacksonile.FL
03/2010 - 09/2011, Internship Advisory.Committee Member & Rotating House Staff Tehran University of Medical Sciences | Interbay Funding, Tehran
03/2008-11/2011 Orthopaedic Surgery Trainee Arya General Hospiiai interbay Funding, Tehran
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Publications:
* Ethnicity Modifies the Additive Effects of Anxiety and Drug Use Disorders on Suicidal Ideation among Black Adults in the United States.
* Cross-country Differences in the Association between Diabetes and Disability.
* Drug Injection to Sites Other Than the Arm: A Study of Iranian Heroin Injectors.
* Correction: Cross-country Differences in the Association between Diabetes and Disability.
* Having Multiple Sexual Partners among Iranian Injection Drug Users.
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Experiences:
* Internship, The State University of New York, July 2014 – December 2014 (6 months).
* Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Michigan School of Public Health, February 2013 – January 2014 (1 year).
* Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UCSF Medical Center, August 2013 – September 2013 (2 months), San Francisco Bay Area.
* Observer, Mayo Clinic, September 2012 – October 2012 (2 months), Jacksonville, Florida Area.
* Observer, Mayo Clinic, May 2012 – July 2012 (3 months), Jacksonville, Florida Area.
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WEBSITE, PORTFOLIO AND PROFILES
https://SurgicalPloneer.codeadx.me
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Latest content
The Modern Mosaic of War Trauma Surgery in Iran
This report by Dr. Reza Lankarani analyzes the complex surgical challenges encountered during the 2026 conflict in Iran. The text details how medical teams must address diverse injuries, including blast...
Brain Repair Before Birth The In Utero Embolization
This video takes you inside the brain of an unborn baby, where a complex fetal procedure is underway to correct a life-threatening malformation. Fetal medicine has made tremendous strides in recent years,...
Symmetrization in Therapeutic Mammoplasty for Breast Cancer
Symmetrization in Therapeutic Mammoplasty for Breast Cancer, British Journal of Surgery, Volume 112. Published: 02 April 2025. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf060. Reviewed by Reza Lankarani M.D....
Prospective Sensory Outcomes for Targeted Nipple-areola Complex Reinnervation...
Prospective sensory outcomes for targeted nipple-areola complex reinnervation in gender-affirming double incision mastectomy with free nipple grafting. DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006192. Annals of Surgery....
Transoral Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
This video provides an overview of Transoral Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy, a revolutionary surgical technique used for thyroid removal. The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating...
Metabolic Surgery Progenitor of Effective Therapy for Atherosclerotic...
"Metabolic Surgery Progenitor of Effective Therapy for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity" Henry Buchwald’s article, “Metabolic Surgery:...
Effects of the Lavage Through Fistula in Treatment of Spontaneous...
Effects of the lavage through fistula in treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture by Combined Thoracoscop and Gastroscop". Reviewed by @LankaraniMD --------------------------------...
Major Adverse Cardiac Events After Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy
This landmark study provides compelling evidence that GB offers superior long-term cardiovascular protection compared to SG, albeit at the cost of increased procedural risks. Its methodological rigor...
Mid-Rectum Diameterin Multiple Trauma Patients Discussed
Mid-Rectum Diameter in Multiple Trauma Patients Discussed: This cross-sectional study investigated the midrectal diameter in patients with multiple trauma referred to the emergency department. The main...
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND). This case involves the surgical procedure of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), which is performed to remove lymph nodes from the axillary (underarm) region....
Midrectal Diameter Study
Midrectal diameter study. This cross-sectional study investigated the midrectal diameter in patients with multiple trauma referred to the emergency department. The main aim of this study was to evaluate...
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Surgical technique video: modified radical mastectomy. This video provides a comprehensive demonstration of the modified radical mastectomy procedure, highlighting key surgical techniques and best practices....
Reduction Mammoplasty
Video presentation of reduction mammoplasty procedure. This short video provides an informative overview of the reduction mammoplasty procedure, commonly referred to as breast reduction surgery. The presentation...
Extended Right Hemicolectomy and Left Hemicolectomy for Colorectal...
Surgical case summary: extended right hemicolectomy and left hemicolectomy for management of colorectal carcinomas. This case report discusses the surgical intervention involving both extended right hemicolectomy...
Top content
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND)
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND). This case involves the surgical procedure of axillary lymph node dissection (ALND), which is performed to remove lymph nodes from the axillary (underarm) region....
Modified Radical Mastectomy
Surgical technique video: modified radical mastectomy. This video provides a comprehensive demonstration of the modified radical mastectomy procedure, highlighting key surgical techniques and best practices....
Simple Mastectomy
Step-by-Step Guide to Simple Mastectomy Procedure. This comprehensive video provides a detailed, step-by-step guide to performing a simple mastectomy. Designed for educational purposes, it is intended...
Reduction Mammoplasty
Video presentation of reduction mammoplasty procedure. This short video provides an informative overview of the reduction mammoplasty procedure, commonly referred to as breast reduction surgery. The presentation...
Extended Right Hemicolectomy and Left Hemicolectomy for Colorectal...
Surgical case summary: extended right hemicolectomy and left hemicolectomy for management of colorectal carcinomas. This case report discusses the surgical intervention involving both extended right hemicolectomy...
Inguinal Hernia Repair
Animated Surgical Technique: Inguinal Hernia Repair This animation provides a detailed and professional overview of the surgical technique for inguinal hernia repair. It illustrates each step of the procedure...
Brain Repair Before Birth The In Utero Embolization
This video takes you inside the brain of an unborn baby, where a complex fetal procedure is underway to correct a life-threatening malformation. Fetal medicine has made tremendous strides in recent years,...
Prospective Sensory Outcomes for Targeted Nipple-areola Complex Reinnervation...
Prospective sensory outcomes for targeted nipple-areola complex reinnervation in gender-affirming double incision mastectomy with free nipple grafting. DOI: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000006192. Annals of Surgery....
Symmetrization in Therapeutic Mammoplasty for Breast Cancer
Symmetrization in Therapeutic Mammoplasty for Breast Cancer, British Journal of Surgery, Volume 112. Published: 02 April 2025. https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf060. Reviewed by Reza Lankarani M.D....
Major Adverse Cardiac Events After Gastric Bypass vs Sleeve Gastrectomy
This landmark study provides compelling evidence that GB offers superior long-term cardiovascular protection compared to SG, albeit at the cost of increased procedural risks. Its methodological rigor...
Effects of the Lavage Through Fistula in Treatment of Spontaneous...
Effects of the lavage through fistula in treatment of spontaneous esophageal rupture by Combined Thoracoscop and Gastroscop". Reviewed by @LankaraniMD --------------------------------...
Transoral Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy
This video provides an overview of Transoral Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Thyroidectomy, a revolutionary surgical technique used for thyroid removal. The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in regulating...
Metabolic Surgery Progenitor of Effective Therapy for Atherosclerotic...
"Metabolic Surgery Progenitor of Effective Therapy for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease, Cancer, Type 2 Diabetes, and Obesity" Peer-reviewed by Reza Lankarani ---...
Management of Perforated Peptic Ulcer
Publication: "Management of Perforated Peptic Ulcer. JAMA Surg. doi:10.1001/jamasurg.2024.6724Published online February 12, 2025.https://ja. ma/3WYQlx9
Sigmoid Resection vs Conservative Treatment After Diverticulitis...
"Sigmoid Resection vs Conservative Treatment After DiverticulitisPrespecified 4-Year Analysis of the LASER Randomized Clinical". The LASER randomized clinical trial compared laparoscopic elective...
Surgical Risk Calculator POTTER - a Paradigm Shift
The POTTER calculator represents a significant advancement in emergency surgical care, offering a validated, interpretable AI tool for risk stratification. Review by: Reza Lankarani M.D.
Rediscovering the Clitoris - Sexual Function After Transvaginal Surgery
Rediscovering the clitoris - sexual function after transvaginal surgery review. Below are my key reflections and critiques: Strengths and Contributions: 1. Anatomic Precision and Surgical Implications...
Cross-country Differences in the Association Between Diabetes and...
This study tested possible cross-country differences in the associations between diabetes and activities of daily living (ADLs), and possible confounding / mediating effects of socio-economic status,...
Heller Myotomy in Patients with Prior Endoscopic Interventions vs...
This retrospective cohort study compares outcomes of Heller myotomy (HM) in 101 patients with prior endoscopic interventions (pneumatic dilation, botulinum toxin, or both) to 101 propensity-matched treatment-naïve...
The Combination of CA125, CA199, CEA, and AFP is an Effective Diagnostic...
To evaluate the diagnostic and prognostic value of serum tumor markers (TMs)—CA125, CA199, CEA, and AFP—in elderly patients (≥60 years) with gastric cancer (GC) and correlate their levels...
Postoperative Outcomes Among Patients Treated by Male Versus Female...
This systematic review and meta-analysis provides compelling evidence that patients treated by female surgeons have slightly lower postoperative mortality rates compared to those treated by male surgeons,...
Some Recent Advancements in Surgical Techniques for Gyneacologic...
Some recent advancements in surgical techniques for gynecologic oncology.
Recurrence Risk Assessment of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma According...
"Recurrence risk assessment of papillary thyroid carcinoma according to presurgery FNAC category". This study investigates the prognostic value of presurgical fine-needle aspiration...
Nutritional Status Between Early and Late Oral Feeding After Esophagectomy
This study supports integrating jejunostomy feeding into enhanced recovery protocols for esophagectomy patients, particularly those at high nutritional risk. However, the transient benefit (malnutrition...
Tattoo Ink Exposure is Associated with Lymphoma and Skin Cancers...
"Tattoo ink exposure is associated with lymphoma and skin cancers – a Danish study of twins". This Danish twin study investigated the association between tattoo ink exposure and...
Summary of the Most Significant Surgical Publications from Previous...
Summary of the most significant surgical publications from previous week.
Having Multiple Sexual Partners Among Iranian Intra-venous Drug Users
This is a national survey on drug-dependent adults. Participants were sampled from medical centers, prisons, and streets of capitals of 29 provinces in Iran between May 2007 and February 2008. We analyzed...
How Much is AI Impacting the Survival Rates and Treatment for Various...
How much is AI impacting the survival rates and treatment strategies for various types of cancer.
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