Haytham Kaafarani, MD, MPH, FACS is an associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, the director of the Center for Outcomes & Patient Safety in Surgery (COMPASS), the director of trauma and emergency surgery research and the director of the Mass General Wound Center. He is a leading surgeon-scientist with more than 350 published peer-reviewed manuscripts and textbook chapters. His large and diverse research team uses health services research methodologies and artificial intelligence technology to advance the science of risk prediction as well as quality and safety in surgery. He is the recipient of numerous academic awards, a leader in national societies and an invited national and international speaker. His clinical expertise is focused on caring for 4 types of patients: trauma, emergency general surgery, critical ill and complex wound patients.
Selected publications from PubMed
Global practices and attitudes in acute appendicitis management: the PAMAP-W international survey and Delphi consensus study on the WSES appendicitis grading system.
De Simone B, Catena F, Abu-Zidan F, Saeidi S, Okocha M, Kaafarani H, Podda M, Sugrue M, Chouillard E, Sartelli M, Coccolini F, Di Saverio S, De'Angelis N, Moore EE, Biffl W, Kasongo L, PAMAP-W WSES Experts’ Panel, PAMAP-W Collaborative, Gomes CA
World J Emerg Surg. 2026 Aug 18;21(1) doi: 10.1186/s13017-026-00696-w.
Dock the Robot for the Injured Patient: Patterns and Trends of Robotic Surgery Use in Trauma Patients.
Arda Y, Panossian VS, Nzenwa IC, Holtrop TE, Hwabejire JO, Ng-Kamstra JS, DeWane MP, Salim A, Velmahos GC, Kaafarani HM
J Am Coll Surg. 2026 Jun 1;242(6):1530-1536 doi: 10.1097/XCS.0000000000001726.
Artificial intelligence in emergency surgery: a scoping review within the artificial intelligence in emergency and trauma surgery (ARIES) project.
De Simone B, Kasongo L, Gumbs AA, Vecchio F, De Franceschi A, DèAngelis N, Kirkpatrick AW, Wachs JP, Loftus TJ, Abu-Zidan FM, Latifi R, Deeken G, Chouillard E, Litvin A, Sartelli M, Pantalone D, Leppäniemi A, Eryilmaz M, Rasa K, Isik A, Kaafarani HM, Fraga G, Coimbra R, Moore EE, Biffl WL, Catena F
World J Emerg Surg. 2026 Feb 7;21(1) doi: 10.1186/s13017-026-00674-2.
The management of complicated colorectal cancer in older patients in a global perspective after COVID-19: the CO-OLDER WSES project.
DE Simone B, Abu-Zidan FM, Podda M, Pellino G, Sartelli M, Coccolini F, DI Saverio S, Biffl WL, Kaafarani HM, Moore EE, Dhesi JK, Moug S, Ansaloni L, Avenia N, Catena F, CO-OLDER Collaborators
Minerva Surg. 2024 Jun;79(3):273-285 doi: 10.23736/S2724-5691.23.10165-1.
Patience is key: Association of surgical timing with clinical outcomes in elderly patients with sigmoid volvulus.
Arnold SC, Rafaqat W, Abiad M, Lagazzi E, Hoekman AH, Panossian VS, Nzenwa IC, Paranjape CN, Velmahos GC, Kaafarani HMA, Hwabejire JO
Am J Surg. 2024 Jun;232:81-86 doi: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2024.01.007.
Join us for the June panel discussion, "Breaking Barriers in Surgery: Achieving Inclusive Patient Care," featuring a stellar lineup of experts dedicated to enhancing surgical outcomes through inclusivity.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Jun 2024
Since the advent of the first surgical procedures, surgeons have always focused on the health of their patients. Unfortunately, they have not traditionally assessed and proactively worked to maintain the own wellbeing. Thankfully, in recent years surgeons have realized that surgeon wellness helps ensure patient wellness. In this program, the American College of Surgeons, in collaboration with Ariadne Labs, examined in detail a range of wellness topics, including an overall philosophy and approach and specific initiatives to help ensure success. The critical areas of mentorship, program development, peer support, coaching, surgical culture, equity, and resilience are all discussed by renowned experts who will offer implementable solutions for individual surgeons, surgical departments, and institutions.
With Johnson & Johnson MedTech
Published
Jul 2022
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