College of Medicine Anaesthesia Unit Surgery Department at Ā King Faisal University , Saudi Arabiaš
Dr. Khaled Ahmed Mohamed Yassen is a distinguished researcher with a robust educational background in anaesthesia, including advanced degrees and international training. His expertise spans clinical practice, academic contributions, and research, focusing on anaesthesia protocols, pain management, and patient safety. Dr. Yassen has made significant strides in enhancing anaesthetic techniques and outcomes, positioning him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award.
Professional ProfileĀ
š Education
Dr. Khaled Ahmed Mohamed Yassen earned his MBBCh from the Faculty of Medicine at Alexandria University, Egypt, in November 1984. He further pursued his education with a Master’s degree (MSc) in Anaesthesia from Alexandria University in 1989. He obtained a UK Diploma in Anaesthesia in 1992 and completed his MD in Anaesthesia at Ain Shams University, Cairo, in 1994, which included joint research at St. Jamesās University Hospital, Liver Transplant Anaesthesia Unit, in Leeds, UK. Dr. Yassen also holds the prestigious FFARCSI from Dublin, Ireland, earned in 1997.
š¢ Work Experience
Dr. Yassen has extensive experience in the field of anaesthesia, serving as an Anaesthesia Consultant at King Fahad National Guard Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2001 to 2007. He was instrumental in the initial liver transplantation efforts in Saudi Arabia, contributing to both orthotopic and live donor liver transplants. After returning to Egypt, he became a Professor of Anaesthesia at the Liver Institute, Menoufia University, where he later took on the role of Head of the Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Department and the Liver Transplant Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Team.
š§¬ Skills
Dr. Yassen is highly skilled in anaesthesia for hepatobiliary surgery and liver transplantation. His expertise encompasses critical care anaesthesia, with a focus on improving patient outcomes in liver transplant procedures. He has a proven track record in research, evidenced by numerous presentations and publications in his field.
Awards and Honors š
Dr. Yassen has received multiple awards for his research, including several best poster prizes at international conferences, such as the Euroanaesthesia and the Saudi Anaesthesia Meeting. His accolades include the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) award in 2017 and recognition for his contributions to research during the Egyptian Society Anaesthesia Meeting.
š Memberships
He is an active member of several professional societies, including the Egyptian Anaesthesia Society, the Pan Arab Liver Transplant Society, the Alexandria Anaesthesia Society, and the Royal College of Anaesthetists in London, UK.
š Teaching Experience
Dr. Yassen is dedicated to education, having taught anaesthesia at the university level since his appointment at Menoufia University. He has also been a speaker at numerous national and international conferences, sharing his knowledge and expertise in liver transplantation anaesthesia.
š¬ Research Focus
š PublilcationĀ
- Viscoelastic Hemostatic Testing as a Diagnostic Tool for Hypercoagulability in Liver Transplantation: A Narrative Review
Year: 2024
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
DOI: 10.3390/jcm13206279
- Comparing Non-Invasive Spectrophotometry to Hematology Analysis for Hemoglobin Measurements in Sickle Cell Disease Patients
Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
DOI: 10.3390/jcm12247517
- Inhaled Sedation with Volatile Anesthetics for Mechanically Ventilated Patients in Intensive Care Units: A Narrative Review
Year: 2023
Journal: Journal of Clinical Medicine
DOI: 10.3390/jcm12031069
- Transesophageal Doppler Corrected Flow Time versus Plethysmography Variability Index for Goal-Directed Fluid Management in Cirrhotic Patients During Liver Resection: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Year: 2022
Journal: Ain-Shams Journal of Anesthesiology
DOI: 10.1186/s42077-022-00284-5
- The Role of Rotational Thromboelastometry During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Review
Year: 2021
Journal: Korean Journal of Anesthesiology
DOI: 10.4097/kja.21006