Fizan Abdullah

Professor at Surgery, Northwestern University0 Followers

Fizan Abdullah champions interdisciplinary research on pediatric urology and surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. As a Professor of Surgery, he is dedicated to advancing the fields of oncology and robotic surgery, with a particular focus on innovative approaches to eliminate ionizing radiation from diagnosing acute appendicitis in children. His work is characterized by a commitment to improving surgical outcomes and patient safety. Dr. Abdullah's prolific academic career includes the publication of over 200 peer-reviewed articles, reflecting his deep engagement with cutting-edge research and clinical practice. His contributions to the field have been recognized with numerous awards, underscoring his impact and leadership in surgical innovation. He is also the author of several authoritative books on urologic surgery, which serve as essential resources for both practitioners and students. With an impressive h-index of 5155, Dr. Abdullah's research has significantly influenced the medical community, highlighting his role as a thought leader in his areas of expertise. His work not only advances scientific knowledge but also translates into tangible improvements in patient care, particularly for pediatric populations. In addition to his research and academic pursuits, Dr. Abdullah is deeply committed to providing high-quality patient care. His clinical practice is informed by the latest research findings, ensuring that patients benefit from the most advanced and effective treatments available. Through his dedication to both research and clinical excellence, Dr. Abdullah continues to make a profound impact on the field of surgery and the lives of his patients.

Research Interests

Surgery Pediatrics Urology Oncology Robotic surgery Ionizing radiation elimination Acute appendicitis diagnosis Pediatric patient care

Publications

1 - Quality Improvement Activities for Surgical Services at District Hospitals in Developing Countries and Perceived Barriers to Quality Improvement: Findings From Ghana and the Scientific Literature,World Journal of Surgery

Shelly Choo , Dominic Papandria , Seth D. Goldstein , Henry Perry , Afua A. J. Hesse , Francis Abatanga , Fizan Abdullah ,

, 2512-2519, 2013-07-30

2 - Report of 2,087,915 Surgical Admissions in U.S. Children: Inpatient Mortality Rates by Procedure and Specialty,World Journal of Surgery

Fizan Abdullah , Alodia Gabre‐Kidan , Yiyi Zhang , Leilani Sharpe , David C. Chang ,

, 2714-2721, 2009-10-01

3 - Validation of the World Health Organization Tool for Situational Analysis to Assess Emergency and Essential Surgical Care at District Hospitals in Ghana,World Journal of Surgery

Hayley Osen , David Chang , Shelly Choo , Henry Perry , Afua Hesse , Francis Abantanga , Colin McCord , Kristin Chrouser , Fizan Abdullah ,

, 500-504, 2010-12-29

4 - Pediatric malignant hyperthermia: risk factors, morbidity, and mortality identified from the Nationwide Inpatient Sample and Kids' Inpatient Database,Pediatric Anesthesia

Jose H. Salazar , Jingyan Yang , Liang Shen , Fizan Abdullah , Tae W. Kim ,

, 1212-1216, 2014-06-28

5 - Impact of short sleep on metabolic variables in obese children with obstructive sleep apnea,The Laryngoscope

Bharat Bhushan , Bushra Ayub , Dana M. Thompson , Fizan Abdullah , Kathleen R. Billings ,

, 2176-2181, 2016-11-21

6 - Intercostal Nerve Cryoablation Reduces Opioid Use and Length of Stay Without Increasing Adverse Events,Annals of Surgery

Samuel C. Linton , Yao Tian , Suhail Zeineddin , Amin Alayleh , Chris De Boer , Seth D. Goldstein , Hassan M.K. Ghomrawi , Fizan Abdullah ,

, 2023-10-04

7 - Safety and Perioperative Complications in Pediatric Otologic Surgery,Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery

Christopher Roxbury , Jingyan Yang , Jose H. Salazar , Seth Goldstein , Fizan Abdullah , Rahul K. Shah , Emily F. Boss ,

, 2014-09-01

8 - Evaluating Skeletal Maturity at Time of Surgical Correction of Pectus Excavatum Based on Medial Clavicle Epiphyseal Ossification,The American Surgeon™

Michela Carter , Francis Prendergast , Jillian Krauss , Suhail Zeineddin , J. Benjamin Pitt , Gwyneth A. Sullivan , Fizan Abdullah , Brian C. Gulack , Seth D. Goldstein ,

, 631-639, 2023-10-12

9 - Risk factors associated with short-term complications and mortality after pediatric spinal arthrodesis,Neurosurgical Focus

Nancy Abu-Bonsrah , C. Rory Goodwin , Gezzer Ortega , Fizan Abdullah , Edward Cornwell , Rafael De la Garza-Ramos , Mari L. Groves , Michael Ain , Paul D. Sponseller , Daniel M. Sciubba ,

, E7, 2017-10-01

10 - Splenectomy in hereditary spherocytosis: Review of 1,657 patients and application of the pediatric quality indicators,Pediatric Blood & Cancer

Fizan Abdullah , Yiyi Zhang , Melissa Camp , Mark I. Rossberg , Melinda A. Bathurst , Paul M. Colombani , James F. Casella , Rosemary Nabaweesi , David C. Chang ,

, 834-837, 2009-02-12

11 - Hemoglobin thresholds for transfusion in pediatric patients at a large academic health center,Transfusion

Sybil A. Klaus , Steven M. Frank , Jose H. Salazar , Stacy Cooper , Lauren Beard , Fizan Abdullah , James C. Fackler , Eugenie S. Heitmiller , Paul M. Ness , Linda M. S. Resar ,

, 2890-2897, 2015-09-29

12 - Risk Factors for Conversion from Laparoscopic to Open Surgery: Analysis of 2138 Converted Operations in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program,The American Surgeon™

Dominic Papandria , Thomas Lardaro , Daniel Rhee , Gezzer Ortega , Amany Gorgy , Martin A. Makary , Fizan Abdullah ,

, 914-921, 2013-09-01

13 - A Rare Case of Contralateral Diaphragm Paralysis following Birth Injury with Brachial Plexus Palsy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature,Case Reports in Pediatrics

Audra J. Reiter , Yazan K. Rizeq , Benjamin T. Many , Jonathan C. Vacek , Fizan Abdullah , Seth D. Goldstein ,

, 1-6, 2020-11-12

14 - Revisiting Childhood Obesity: Persistent Underutilization of Surgical Intervention?,The American Surgeon™

Tolulope A. Oyetunji , Ashanti L. Franklin , Gezzer Ortega , Namita Akolkar , Faisal G. Qureshi , Fizan Abdullah , Edward E. Cornwell , Benedict C. Nwomeh , Terrence M. Fullum ,

, 788-793, 2012-07-01

15 - Epidemiology of 577 Pediatric Firearm Fatalities: A 2-year Review of the National Trauma Data Bank,The American Surgeon™

Tolulope A. Oyetunji , Adil H. Haider , Augustine C. Obirieze , Michael Fisher , Edward E. Cornwell , Faisal G. Qureshi , Fizan Abdullah , Benedict C. Nwomeh ,

, 366-371, 2014-04-01

16 - Improved Mortality of Patients with Gastroschisis: A Historical Literature Review of Advances in Surgery and Critical Care from 1960–2020,Children

Christina Georgeades , Alyssa Mowrer , Gezzer Ortega , Fizan Abdullah , Jose H. Salazar ,

, 1504, 2022-09-30

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