Research at RSAP

Our Research and Publications Committee (RPC) is dedicated to advancing the field of radiology through research.

Our Research Projects

Addressing the shortcomings of radiology education in Pakistan: are medical schools doing enough?

Cross-sectional Study

Abstract No. 620 Disparities in State-Level Utilization of Inferior Vena Cava Filters Among Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2013 to 2023

Article

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Talha Iqbal, Arsalan Nadeem, Ali Husnain, et al.

Abstract No. 600 Trends in the Utilization of Anesthetic and Neurolytic Celiac Plexus Nerve Blocks in Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2000 to 2023

Article

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, A. Klair, et al.

Abstract No. 597 Trends in the State-Level Utilization of Percutaneous Kyphoplasty Among Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2015 to 2023

Article

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Talha Iqbal, Arsalan Nadeem, S. Ayaz, et al.

Abstract No. 593 Trends in the Utilization of Percutaneous Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty Among Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2001 to 2022

Article

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Talha Iqbal, Arsalan Nadeem, S. Ayaz, et al.

Abstract No. 575 State-Level Trends and Disparities in Transarterial Radioembolization Utilization by Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2013 to 2023

Article

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, Dawood Javed, et al.

Abstract No. 563 Trends in the Utilization of Transarterial Radioembolization in Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2007 to 2023

Article

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, S. Ayaz, et al.

Abstract No. 544 National Utilization Trends of Transcatheter Biopsies in Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2000 to 2023

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Talha Iqbal, Arsalan Nadeem, Muhammad Bilal Sardar, et al.

Abstract No. 520 Safety and Efficacy of Selective Arterial Embolization for Recurrent Hemarthrosis After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Armaghan Ur Rehman, Muhammad Bilal Sardar, et al.

Abstract No. 343 Insights from the FDA MAUDE Database on Device- and Patient-Related Adverse Events in the Use of the AngioDynamics NanoKnife System for Irreversible Electroporation

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, Ayefa Naveed Klair, et al.

Abstract No. 319 Radiofrequency Ablation Versus Beam Radiation for Localized Adenocarcinoma of the Lung in Older Adults: A SEER Comparative Survival Analysis

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, Ali Husnain, et al.

Abstract No. 225 Insights from the FDA MAUDE Database on Adverse Events Related to the Use of Stent Retriever Mechanical Thrombectomy Devices for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Talha Iqbal, Arsalan Nadeem, Ayefa Naveed Klair, et al.

Abstract No. 169 Trends in the Utilization of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Insertion and Revision in Medicare Part B Beneficiaries from 2006 to 2023

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, Ali Husnain, et al.

Abstract No. 157 Adverse Events and Device Failure Modes in Basivertebral Nerve Ablation Devices: A MAUDE Database Study

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, Ayefa Naveed Klair, et al.

Abstract No. 133 Insights from the FDA MAUDE Database on the Adverse Events Related to the Use of Histotripsy Device for Liver Cancer

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Talha Iqbal, Arsalan Nadeem, Shawal Ayaz, et al.

Abstract No. 80 Efficacy of Yttrium-90 Radiation Segmentectomy for Ablative Treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conference Paper

2026-03

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Arsalan Nadeem, Talha Iqbal, Dawood Javed, et al.

Abstract No. 44 Oncologic and Functional Outcomes Following MRI-Guided Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation for Localized Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conference Abstract

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

A. Nadeem, D. Javed, T. Iqbal, et al.

Abstract No. 32 Microwave Ablation Versus Laparoscopic Partial Nephrectomy for Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conference Abstract

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

A. Nadeem, D. Javed, T. Iqbal, et al.

Abstract No. 31 FEATURED ABSTRACT Thermal Ablation Versus Partial Nephrectomy for Localized Malignant Renal Cell Carcinoma in Older Adults: A SEER Database Propensity Score-Matched Analysis

Featured Conference Abstract

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

A. Nadeem, T. Iqbal, A. Husnain, et al.

Abstract No. 18 Comparative Survival Outcomes of Radioisotopes Plus Chemotherapy, Radiofrequency Ablation Plus Chemotherapy, and Resection in Localized Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma: A SEER Database Study

Conference Abstract

2026-04

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

A. Nadeem, T. Iqbal, S. Abu Zahra, et al.

Percutaneous cholecystolithotomy and lithotripsy for managing acute calculous cholecystitis in non-surgical candidates: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Meta-analysis

August 27, 2025

Clinical Endoscopy

Arsalan Nadeem, Ali Husnain, Aleena Ahmed, Haider Ashfaq, Hamza Ashraf, Zain Ali Nadeem, Khawaja Abdul Rehman, Shahroze Ahmad, Muhammad Rafay Shahzad Cheema

The 100 Most Influential Papers on Yttrium-90 Transarterial Radioembolization for Primary and Secondary Liver Malignancies: A Bibliometric Analysis

Conference Abstract

March 2025

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

A. Nadeem, A. Husnain, H. Ashraf, M. Sardar, A. Ahmed, Z. Nadeem, M. Serhal, R. Lewandowski

Microwave Ablation Versus Resection for Colorectal Cancer Liver Metastases: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Conference Abstract

March 2025

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

A. Nadeem, A. Husnain, T. Mirza, A. Ahmed, D. Javed, M. Sardar, A. Hussain, S. Almas, A. Ahmed, M. Serhal, R. Lewandowski

T5A-SPIR-9 Efficacy of Uterine Artery Embolization Using Gelatin Sponge Particles for the Treatment of Uterine Leiomyoma - A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Presentation

December 2024

RSNA Annual Meeting

Ali Husnain, Arsalan Nadeem, Obaid Ur Rehman, Zain Ali Nadeem, Eeman Ahmad, Umar Akram, Eeshal Fatima

Salvage Stereotactic Radiotherapy for Nodal Oligo-recurrent Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Meta-analysis

October 23, 2024

Clinical Genitourinary Cancer

Ayesha Aman, Arfa Akram, Bisma Akram, Ali Husnain, Aleena Akram, Sania Akram, Eeman Ahmad, Arsalan Nadeem

Concurrent acute pancreatitis, pneumoperitoneum, pneumoretroperitoneum, and pneumomediastinum following ERCP-related perforation: A rare and insightful case study

Case Report

January 16, 2024

Radiology Case Reports

Arsalan Nadeem, Ali Husnain, Dr. Tayyab Zia, Abdullah Ahmed

The Efficacy of Ketoconazole Containing Regimens in Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Meta-analysis

January 09, 2024

Clinical Genitourinary Cancer

Obaid Ur Rehman, Zain Ali Nadeem, Eeshal Fatima, Umar Akram, Hiba Imran, Ali Husnain, Arsalan Nadeem, Waqas Rasheed