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D-Index
85
Citations
19904
World Ranking
14794
National Ranking
7478

Michel Kahaleh publication distribution in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the distribution of publications by all Research.com ranked scientists in the field of Medicine in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Michel Kahaleh sits on this spectrum.

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101 publications 1,796+

This scientist: 805 publications — 87th percentile

87% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 1,796 publications or more.

Michel Kahaleh D-index placement in Medicine in 2026

The chart shows the D-index (discipline H-index) distribution of Medicine scientists ranked by Research.com in 2026. The highlighted bar marks where Michel Kahaleh sits on this spectrum.

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70 D-Index 217+

This scientist: 85 D-Index — 29th percentile

29% of scientists in this discipline score the same or lower.

The last bar groups every scientist with 217 D-Index or more.

Overview

Michel Kahaleh is affiliated with Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey in the United States. Their research centers predominantly around the field of Medicine, with extensive contributions in Surgery, Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine, Oncology, and Gastroenterology. The scientist's work spans multiple subfields, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to medical research.

Their publication record includes key research topics such as:

  • Esophageal and GI Pathology
  • Gallbladder and Bile Duct Disorders
  • Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
  • Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
  • Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
  • Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
  • Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment

Michel Kahaleh has contributed significantly to the academic literature through numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals. Frequent publication venues include:

  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Endoscopy
  • Endoscopy International Open
  • Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology
  • The American Journal of Gastroenterology

Recent research papers illustrate a focus on gastrointestinal and endoscopic procedures, with representative examples such as:

  • "Gastrointestinal mucosal damage in patients with COVID-19 undergoing endoscopy: an international multicentre study" (2021, BMJ Open Gastroenterology)
  • "Learning curve for EUS-guided biliary drainage: What have we learned?" (2020, Endoscopic Ultrasound)
  • "Digital single-operator cholangioscopy interobserver study using a new classification: the Mendoza Classification (with video)" (2021, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
  • "Maximizing success in single-session EUS-directed transgastric ERCP: a retrospective cohort study to identify predictive factors of stent migration" (2021, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)
  • "Safety and efficacy of a novel resection system for direct endoscopic necrosectomy of walled-off pancreas necrosis: a prospective, international, multicenter trial" (2021, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy)

Collaborations feature prominently in their work, with frequent co-authors including:

  • Amy Tyberg
  • Haroon Shahid
  • Avik Sarkar
  • Monica Gaidhane
  • Prashant Kedia

Best Publications

  • Endoscopic ultrasound drainage of pancreatic pseudocyst: a prospective comparison with conventional endoscopic drainage.

    M. Kahaleh;V. M. Shami;M. R. Conaway;J. Tokar

  • Efficacy and safety of EUS-guided biliary drainage in comparison with percutaneous biliary drainage when ERCP fails: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

    Reem Z. Sharaiha;Muhammad Ali Khan;Faisal Kamal;Amy Tyberg

  • Interventional EUS-guided cholangiography: evaluation of a technique in evolution.

    Michel Kahaleh;Alfredo J. Hernandez;Jeffrey Tokar;Reid B. Adams

  • Fully covered self-expanding metal stents versus lumen-apposing fully covered self-expanding metal stent versus plastic stents for endoscopic drainage of pancreatic walled-off necrosis: clinical outcomes and success

    Ali A. Siddiqui;Thomas E. Kowalski;David E. Loren;Ammara Khalid

  • Temporary placement of covered self-expandable metal stents in benign biliary strictures: a new paradigm? (with video)

    Michel Kahaleh;Brian Behm;Bridger W. Clarke;Andrew Brock

  • International multicenter experience with an over-the-scope clipping device for endoscopic management of GI defects (with video).

    Yamile Haito-Chavez;Joanna K. Law;Thomas Kratt;Alberto Arezzo

  • Safety and efficacy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided drainage of pancreatic fluid collections with lumen-apposing covered self-expanding metal stents.

    Raj J. Shah;Janak N. Shah;Irving Waxman;Thomas E. Kowalski

  • Temporary placement of fully covered self-expandable metal stents in benign biliary strictures: midterm evaluation (with video).

    Anshu Mahajan;Henry Ho;Bryan Sauer;Melissa S. Phillips

  • EUS-guided pancreaticogastrostomy.

    Erik François;Michel Kahaleh;Marc Giovannini;Celso Matos

  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty Significantly Reduces Body Mass Index and Metabolic Complications in Obese Patients.

    Reem Z. Sharaiha;Nikhil A. Kumta;Monica Saumoy;Amit P. Desai

  • Endoscopic Therapy With Lumen-apposing Metal Stents Is Safe and Effective for Patients With Pancreatic Walled-off Necrosis

    Reem Z. Sharaiha;Amy Tyberg;Mouen A. Khashab;Nikhil A. Kumta

  • EUS–guided pancreaticogastrostomy: analysis of its efficacy to drain inaccessible pancreatic ducts

    Michel Kahaleh;Alfredo J. Hernandez;Jeffrey Tokar;Reid B. Adams

  • Endoscopic ultrasound guided radiofrequency ablation, for pancreatic cystic neoplasms and neuroendocrine tumors

    Madhava Pai;Nagy Habib;Hakan Senturk;Sundeep Lakhtakia

  • Efficacy and complications of covered Wallstents in malignant distal biliary obstruction

    Michel Kahaleh;Jeffrey Tokar;Mark R. Conaway;Andrew Brock

  • Management of pancreatic fluid collections: A comprehensive review of the literature.

    Amy Tyberg;Kunal Karia;Moamen Gabr;Amit Desai

  • Unresectable cholangiocarcinoma: comparison of survival in biliary stenting alone versus stenting with photodynamic therapy.

    Michel Kahaleh;Rajnish Mishra;Vanessa M. Shami;Patrick G. Northup

  • Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty for Obesity: a Multicenter Study of 248 Patients with 24 Months Follow-Up.

    Gontrand Lopez-Nava;Reem Z. Sharaiha;Eric J. Vargas;Fateh Bazerbachi

  • Safety and efficacy of ERCP in pregnancy.

    Michel Kahaleh;Gary D. Hartwell;Kristen O. Arseneau;Thomas N. Pajewski

  • Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gastrojejunostomy with a lumen-apposing metal stent: a multicenter, international experience.

    Amy Tyberg;Manuel Perez-Miranda;Ramon Sanchez-Ocaña;Irene Peñas

  • Percutaneous Gastrostomy Device for the Treatment of Class II and Class III Obesity: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Christopher C Thompson;Barham K Abu Dayyeh;Robert Kushner;Shelby Sullivan

Frequent Co-Authors

Mouen A. Khashab
Mouen A. Khashab Johns Hopkins University
Guido Costamagna
Guido Costamagna Catholic University of the Sacred Heart
Christopher A. Moskaluk
Christopher A. Moskaluk University of Virginia
Todd H. Baron
Todd H. Baron University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Takao Itoi
Takao Itoi Tokyo Medical University
David L. Carr-Locke
David L. Carr-Locke NewYork–Presbyterian Hospital
William R. Brugge
William R. Brugge Harvard University
David R. Jones
David R. Jones Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Jean-Marc Dumonceau
Jean-Marc Dumonceau Geneva College
Bret T. Petersen
Bret T. Petersen Mayo Clinic

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