Ahmed Shafik (surgeon)
Ahmed Shafik | |
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| Born | 10 May 1933 |
| Died | October 31, 2007 (aged 74) |
| Resting place | Cairo, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Alma mater | Cairo University |
| Known for | Research in anatomy, physiology and surgery |
| Spouse | Dr. Olfat El-Sibai |
| Awards | Egyptian State Prize for Science and Arts, 1st Class (1977), four time nominee for Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, Harvard University Ig Nobel Prize (2016) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | General surgery, colorectal surgery, urology, andrology, sexology, proctology, and anatomy |
| Institutions | Ahmed Shafik Hospital, Al Kasr Al Ainy |
| Thesis | Adrenocortical Function in Stress Conditions (1962) |
| Website | www |
Ahmed Shafik (10 May 1933 – October 31, 2007) was an Egyptian surgeon and researcher, best known for his work in colorectal and pelvic floor surgery, as well as his contributions to sexual health research. Through his work, Shafik advanced surgical techniques and deepened the understanding of human physiology, introducing over 140 new surgical and laparoscopic procedures and identifying 67 novel pelvic reflexes.