Ali

Ahmed Ali, MD

Assistant Professor

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Assistant Professor

Organization:
School of Medicine
Department:
Urology
Classification:
Clinical Faculty

Education

  • MD, Mansoura Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University, Egypt

About Ahmed Ali

Dr. Ali has earned his medical degree from the Mansoura University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt. He completed his urology residency in the Department of Urology of the Mansoura Urology and Nephrology Center, Egypt and pediatric urology fellowship training at the Children’s Hospital of Orange County, the University of California-Irvine, California. He specializes in the management of different pediatric urologic conditions.

Clinical scope:

  • Hydronephrosis.
  • Ureteropelvic junction obstruction.
  • Vesicoureteral reflux.
  • Posterior urethral valve.
  • Urinary tract infections.
  • Undescended testes.
  • Hydrocele/ inguinal hernia.
  • Anomalies of the external genitalia: hypospadias/ epispadias/ penile chordee.
  • Urinary incontinence.
  • Neurogenic bladder/ spina bifida.
  • Bladder exstrophy.
  • Duplex kidney.
  • Urinary tract stones.
  • Prenatal consultations for urinary tract anomalies.
  • Genitourinary tumors in children (Wilms tumor, bladder tumors, testicular tumors).

Publications:

I. Journal articles:

  1. MP-11.06 Ileal Neobladder in Pediatric Population: Objective Assessment of the Long-Term Sequelae.  Elshal A, Abdelhalim A, Hafez A and Abol-Enein H. Urology. 2011 Sept; 78(3): S111-S112.
  2. Ileal Urinary Reservoir in Pediatric Population: Objective Assessment of Long-Term Sequelae with Time-To-Event Analysis. Elshal AM, Abdelhalim A, Hafez AT and Abol-Enein H. Urology. 2012 May; 79(5):1126-31.
  3. Colo-Vesical Fistula: Unexpected Complication 7 Years after Augmentation Ileo-Cystoplasty. Abdelhalim A and Hafez, AT. Urology. 2013 Nov; 82(5):1153-5.
  4. Can Computerized Tomography Scan Accurately Stage Childhood Renal Tumors? Abdelhalim A, Helmy TE, Harraz AM, Abou-El-Ghar ME, Dawaba ME and Hafez AT. J Urol. 2014 Jul; 192(1):194-9.
  5. Prostatic Abscess: Objective Assessment of the Treatment Approach in the Absence of Guidelines. Elshal AM, Abdelhalim A, Barakat TS, Shaaban AA,  Nabeeh A and  Ibrahiem E. Arab Journal of Urology. 2014 Dec; 12(4):262-8.
  6. 554 Predictors of Reoperation after Endoscopic Puncture of Ureterocele. Soliman KA, Helmy TE, Abdelhalim A, Hafez AT and Dawaba M. European Urology Supplements. 2014; 13(1): e 554.
  7. Treatment of Pouch Stones After Augmentation Ileocystoplasty in Children: Is It Always Bothersome? Helmy TE, Elawdy MM, Abdelhalim A, Orban H, Nabeeh H, Dawaba M and Hafez AT. Urology. 2015 Jan; 85(1): 195-8.
  8. Can Distal Ureteral Diameter Predict Reflux Resolution After Endoscopic Injection? Helmy T, Sharaf D, Abdelhalim A, Hafez AT and Dawaba M. Urology. 2015 Apr; 85(4):896-9.
  9. 500 Bricker's Conduit: Assessment of Long-Term Outcome and Revisit for Its Place in The Modern Pediatric Urinary Diversion. Elsawy AA, Abdelhalim A, Elshal AM, Elawady MA, Helmy TE, Hafez AT and Dawaba ME. European Urology Supplements. 2015 Apr; 14(2): e 500.                 
  10. Bricker's Conduit for Pediatric Urinary Diversion: Should We Still Offer It? Abdelhalim A, Elshal AM, Elsawy AA, Helmy TE, Orban HA, Dawaba ME and Hafez AT. J Urol. 2015 Nov ;194(5):1414-9.
  11. Primary Yolk Sac Tumor of the Prostate in a Child: Case Report. Abdelhalim A, El-Hawary AK, Helmy TE, Dawaba ME, El-Baz MA, Elashry R, Hafez AT. Clin Genitourin Cancer. 2016 Oct; 14 (5): e 535-e 537.
  12. PD33-04 Pathological Characteristics and Prognostic Indicators of Different Histopathological Types Following Radical Cystectomy: A Large Cohort with Long-Term Follow-Up. Vernez SL, Abdelhalim A, Dutta R, Shokeir A, Abol-Enein H, Mosbah A, Ghoneim M and Youssef RF. J Urol. 2016 Apr; 195(4): e767.
  13. Effect of Tumor Location on Survival in Urinary Bladder Adenocarcinoma: A Population-Based Analysis. Dutta R, Abdelhalim A, Martin JW, Vernez SL, Faltas B, Lotan Y and Youssef RF. Urol Oncol. 2016 Dec; 34 (12): 531.
  14. Mp10-15 Patterns of Recurrence in Different Histological Subtypes of Bladder Cancer Following Radical Cystectomy. Dutta R, Martin JW, Vernez SL, Abdelhalim A, Shokeir A, Abol-Enein H, Mosbah A, Ghoneim M and Youssef R. J Urol. 2017 Apr; 197 (4): e 114.
  15. A Reevaluation of the RIVUR Trial with a Validated Risk Stratification Model. Wang ZT, Allam Y, McAleer I, Ali A, Chamberlin J, Hidas G and Khoury A. J Urol. 2017 Apr; 197 (4): e 803.
  16. Critical Appraisal of the Top-Down Approach for Vesicoureteral Reflux. Abdelhalim A, Khoury AE. Investig Clin Urol. 2017 Jun;58(Suppl 1): S14-S22.
  17. Cloacal Duplication: Single Center Experience in the Management of a Rare Anomaly. Abdelhalim A, Arab HA, Helmy TE, Dawaba ME, Abou-El-Ghar ME and Hafez AT. Urology. 2017 Oct; 108:171-17.
  18. V09-04 The Mitchell Complete Penile Disassembly for Epispadias Repair. Chamberlin J, Abdelhalim A, Wang ZT and Khoury A. J Urol. 2018 Apr; 199 (4): e904.
  19. A Surey of the Current Practice Patterns of Contralateral Testis Fixation in Unilateral Testicular Conditions. Abdelhalim A, Chamberlin JD and McAleer I. Urology. 2018 Jun; 116: 156-160.
  20. Complete Primary Repair of Bladder Exstrophy (CPRE): Critical Analysis of The Long-Term Outcome. Arab HO; Helmy T, Abdelhalim A, Soltan M, Dawaba M, Hafez AT. Urology. 2018 Jul; 117: 131-136.
  21. Safe Discharge Parameters for Patients with Isolated Antenatal Hydronephrosis. Djahangirian O, Young I, Dorgalli C, Bissaillon A, Tran NA, Walia A, Abdelhalim A, Wang P, Selby B, Billimek J, Wehbi E, McAleer I, Khoury A. J Pediatr Urol. 2018 Aug;14(4): 321.e1-321.e5.
  22. Pathological Characteristics and Prognostic Indicators of Different Histopathological Types of Urinary Bladder Cancer Following Radical Cystectomy. Martin JW, Vernez SL, Lotan Y, Abdelhalim A, Dutta R, Shokeir A, Abol-Enein H, Mosbah A, Ghoneim M, Youssef RF. World J Urol. 2018 Nov;36(11):1835-1843.
  23. Testicular Volume Changes in Laparoscopic Staged Fowler-Stephens Orchiopexy: Studying the Impact of Testicular Vessel Division. Abdelhalim A, Chamberlin JD, Young I, Fahim M, Chuang K, McAleer IM, Wehbi E, Stephany HA and Khoury AE. Urology. 2019 May; 127:113-118.
  24. Avoiding Routine Postoperative Voiding Cystourethrogram: Predicting Radiological Success for Endoscopically Treated Vesicoureteral Reflux. Wang ZT, Abdelhalim A, Walia A, Wehbi E, Dave S, Khoury AE. Canadian Urological Association Journal. 2019 May; 13(5): E119- E124.
  25. Long-Term Effect of Anatrophic Nephrolithotomy on Selective Renal Function. EL-Nahas AR, Elsawy AA, Abdelhalim A, Elsaadany MM, Osman Y. Urolithiasis. 2019 Aug; 47(4): 365-370.
  26. Randomized Open Label Trial Comparing Topical Prescription Triamcinolone to Over-the-Counter Hydrocortisone for the Treatment of Phimosis. Chamberlin JD, Dorgalli C, Abdelhalim A, Davis-Dao CA, Chalmers CL, Kelly MS, Wang PZT, Chuang K, McAleer IM, Stephany HA, Wehbi E, Khoury AE. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2019 Aug;15(4):388.e1-388.e5.
  27. Ipsilateral Ureteroureterostomy for Ureteral Duplication Anomalies: Predictors of Adverse Outcomes. Abdelhalim A, Chamberlin JD, Truong H, McAleer IM, Chuang K, Wehbi E, Stephany HA, Khoury AE. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2019 October; 15(5):468. E1-468.e6.
  28. Effect of Early Oxybutynin Treatment on Posterior Urethral Valve Outcomes: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Abdelhalim A, El-Hefnawy AS, Dawaba ME, Bazeed MA, Hafez AT. Journal of Urology. 2020 April; 203(4):826-831.
  29. V09-08 Conversion of Colonic Diversion to an Ileal Neobladder with a Continent Cutaneous Catheterizable Channel Using the Extra-Mural Serous-Lined (Mansoura) Technique. Abdelhalim A, Soltan M, Atwa A, Helmy T, Hafez A, Dawaba M, Abol-enein M and Ghoneim M. Journal of Urology Supplement. 2020 April; 203(4):e835.
  30. MP71-07 Long-Term Outcomes of Pyeloplasty for Poorly Functioning Kidneys in The Paediatric Population. Soltan M, Abdelhalim A, Elbaset M, Edwan M, Atwa A, Helmi T, Tarek A, and Dawaba M. Journal of Urology Supplement. 2020 April; 203(4):e1066.
  31. Are Prophylactic Measures Necessary to Prevent Recurrence of Penile Keloids? Abdelhalim A, Atwa AM, Soltan MA, Edwan M, Helmy TE, Hafez AT and Dawaba ME. Urology 2020 Jul;141: 147-149.
  32. Ureteral Extension of Cystic Childhood Renal Tumors: A Case Series and Review of Literature. Abdelhalim A, Hafez AT, Dawaba ME. Urology 2020 Sep; 143: 227-230.
  33. Does intraoperative penile tourniquet application during hypospadias repair affect the patients and surgeons reported outcomes? A randomized controlled trial. Helmy TE, Hashem A, Mursi K, Abdelhalim A, Hafez A, Dawaba MS. Journal of Pediatric Urology 2020 Oct;16(5):683.e1-683.e7. 
  34. Ileal Neobladder with a Continent Cutaneous Catheterizable Channel Using the Extra-mural Serous Lined (Mansoura) Technique in a Bladder Exstrophy Patient. Abdelhalim A, Soltan MA, Helmy TE, Dawaba ME, Hafez AT. “Show Me How” video article. Urology 2020 Dec;146:302.
  35.  Holmium Laser En-Bloc Resection of Urethral Polyps in Children: A Case Series. Atwa AM, Abdelhalim A, Edwan M, Soltan M, Hashim A, Abdelhameed M, Helmy T, Hafez A and Dawaba M. Journal of Endourology Case Reports. 2020 Dec 29;6(4):457-460.
  36. Durability of oncological outcomes of combination chemotherapy as a monotherapy for a select patient subset with non-metastatic non-alveolar bladder/prostate rhabdomyosarcoma. Abdelhalim A, Atwa AM, Helmy TE, Dawaba ME, Elashry R and Hafez AT. Journal of Pediatric Urology. 2021 Aug, 17(4), pp. 535.e1–535.e8.
  37. Antenatal and Postnatal Management of Posterior Urethral Valves: Where Do We Stand? Abdelhalim A, Hafez AT. African Journal of Urology. 2021 September 30, 27(140).
  38. Reoperation For Channel Complications in Children with Continent Cutaneous Catheterizable Channels: The Test of Time. Abdelhalim A, Omar H, Edwan M, Helmy TE, El-Hefnawy AS, Hafez AT and Dawaba ME. Urology 2022 January; 159:196-202.
  39. Sigmoid Vaginoplasty Using the Modified Single Monti Tube Following Vaginectomy for Rhabdomyosarcoma. Abdelhalim A, Chamberlin JD, Chuang KW, Khoury AE. Urology. 2022 Feb;160:223-224.
  40. Can oncomitant Bladder Neck Incision and Primary Valve Ablation Reduce the Early Re-admission and Secondary Intervention? Abdelhalim A, Hashem A, Abouelenein EE, Atwa AM, Soltan M, Hafez AT, Dawaba MS, Helmy TE. International Brazilian Journal of Urology. May-Jun 2022;48(3):485-492.
  41. MP17-17 Prediction of Wilms' Tumor Relapse Risk Using Genetic and Metabolomic Markers. Abdelhalim A, AbdelMonem M, Ahmed A, Awadalla A, Abdelhameed M., Mahmoud R, El-khawaga OA and Hafez A. Journal of Urology, 2022 May, volume 207, issue supplement 5.
  42. PD48-01 Safety and Efficacy of Fluoxetine, Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor, For the Treatment of Refractory Primary Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis in Children: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Study. Hussiny M, Abdelhalim A, Hashem A, Soltan MA, El-Kenawy MR, Helmy T. Journal of Urology, 2022 May, volume 207, issue supplement 5.
  43. PD48-08 Predictors of Resolution of Hydronephrosis After Pyeloplasty in Children. Will It Go Away? Soltan M, Abdelhalim A, Edwan M, Elkashef A, Atwa A, Abou-El-Ghar A, Helmy T, Tarek A, Dawaba M, Shokier A. Journal of Urology, 2022 May, volume 207, issue supplement 5.
  44. MP17-07 Impact of Delay in Surgical Intervention on Functional Outcome in Children with Unilateral Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction. Soltan M, Abdelhalim A, Elkashef A, Edwan M, Atwa A, Abou-El-Ghar A, Helmy T, Tarek A, Dawaba M, Shokier A. Journal of Urology, 2022 May, volume 207, issue supplement 5.
  45. Role of Fluoxetine in primary Monosymptomatic Nocturnal enuresis. Abdelazim MH, Abdelhalim A, El-Kenawy MR, Helmy T. Mansoura Medical Journal, 2022 June; 51(2), 61-79.
  46. Home Bladder Pressure Measurements Correlate with Urodynamic Storage Pressures and High-Grade Hydronephrosis in Children with Spina Bifida. Huen KH, Chamberlin JD, Macaraeg A, Davis-Dao CA, Holzman SA, Beqaj L, Abdelhalim A, Mahmoud R, Stephany HA, Chuang KW, Wehbi EJ, Khoury AE. J Pediatr Urol. 2022 Jun 16:S1477-5131(22)00278-9.
  47. The Sequence of Intervention Determines the Risk of Early Postoperative Acute Kidney Injury in Infants with Bilateral Ureteropelvic Junction Obstruction. Elbaset MA, Edwan M, Elmeniar A, Sharaf MA, Ezzat O, Elgamal M, Ashour R, Abouelkheir RT, Badawy M, Soltan MA, Hafez AT, Dawaba M, Abdelhalim A. Accepted for publication in the Journal of Pediatric Urology
  48. The Safety and Efficacy of Fluoxetine for the Treatment of Refractory Primary Monosymptomatic Nocturnal Enuresis in Children: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial. Hussiny M, Hashem A, Soltan MA, Helmy TE, El-Kenawy MR, Abdelhalim A. J Urol. 2022 Nov;208(5):1126-1134.
  49. MP3-18 Long-term Psychosexual and Urinary Continence Outcomes of Male Patients Who Underwent Repair of Bladder Exstrophy-Epispadias Complex During Their Childhood: Does Magnetic Resonance Imaging Have a Role? Elkashef A, Abdelhalim A, Dawaba M. Journal of Endourology, 2022 September; 36, supplement 1, A63
  50. MP3-19 Predictors of Resolution of Hydronephrosis after Pyeloplasty in Children: Will It Go Away? Soltan M, Elkashef A, Edwan M, Atwa A, Abdelhalim A, Helmy T, Abol-Ghar M, Hafez A, Dawaba M, Shokeir A. Journal of Endourology, 2022 September; 36, supplement 1, A63
  51. Impact of Delay in Surgical Intervention on Functional Outcome in Children with Unilateral Uretero-Pelvic Junction Obstruction. Soltan M, Abdelhalim A, Elkashef A, Edwan M, Atwa A, Abou-ElGhar M, Helmy T, Hafez A, Dawaba M, Shokier A. Journal of Endourology, 2022 September; 36, supplement 1, A64.
  52. Reply by Authors. Hussiny M, Hashem A, Soltan MA, Helmy TE, El-Kenawy MR, Abdelhalim A. J Urol. 2022 Nov;208(5):1133-1134.

II. Book chapters:

  1. Surgical Management of Genitourinary Rhabdomyosarcoma. Ahmed Abdelhalim, Zhan- Tao (Peter) Wang and Antoine E, Khoury. Pre-published in Scientific American Urology. Hamilton (ON): Decker Intellectual Properties; October 2018. DOI: 10.2310/7900.11034. Available at  http://www.deckerip.com.
  2. Diagnosis and Management of Genitourinary Rhabdomyosarcoma. Ahmed Abdelhalim, Zhan- Tao (Peter) Wang, Ali Nael and Antoine E, Khoury. Pre-published in Scientific American Urology. Hamilton (ON): Decker Intellectual Properties; December 2018. Available at  http://www.deckerip.com.
  3. Co-authored the pediatric urology chapter of the first edition of the Egyptian Urological Guidelines 2021 issued by the Egyptian Society of for Urological Researches and the Supreme Council of University Hospitals.

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  • Urology