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Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi – Consultant Thoracic Surgeon

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Dr. Mohammad Ibrahim Al-Tarshihi (Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi) has more than three decades of experience in thoracic surgery, with particular expertise in Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) and advanced thoracic surgical procedures.

His academic and research contributions include peer-reviewed publications, clinical studies, scientific abstracts, lectures, oral presentations, and scientific posters presented at Royal Medical Services conferences, in addition to participation in specialized workshops and scientific sessions in thoracic surgery.

His research and academic activities have covered a broad range of thoracic surgical topics, including VATS, pneumothorax, hyperhidrosis and thoracoscopic sympathectomy, thoracic empyema, pulmonary hydatid disease, pulmonary resection, esophageal surgery, mediastinal disease, thymectomy and myasthenia gravis, and lung cancer surgery.

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Dr. Al-Tarshihi's name appears in the scientific literature in several forms, including:

Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi
Mohammad Al-Tarshihi
M. I. Al-Tarshihi
Mohammad I. Tarshihi

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Peer-Reviewed Journal Publications

1. Inappropriate Use of Emergency Department at Prince Zeid Ben Al-Hussein Hospital

Authors: Bilal Y. Smadi, Kamel M. Odeh, Mohammad I. Tarshihi
Journal: Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Year: 2005
Volume/Issue: 12(2)
Pages: 10–13

This study examined inappropriate utilization of the Emergency Department at Prince Zeid Ben Al-Hussein Hospital and evaluated patterns of attendance by patients presenting with non-emergency conditions.

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi's name appears in the official publication record as Mohammad I. Tarshihi.

Original Article – Journal of the Royal Medical Services

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2. Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with the Open Method for the Treatment of Primary Pneumothorax in Adults

Author: Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi
Journal: Annals of Thoracic Medicine
Year: 2008
Volume/Issue: 3(1)
Pages: 9–12
DOI: 10.4103/1817-1737.37898
PMID: 19561876
PMCID: PMC2700433

Role: Sole Author

This study compared Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) with open surgery for the surgical treatment of primary pneumothorax in adults. The study was conducted at the Division of Thoracic Surgery, King Hussein Medical Center, Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan.

PubMed

Free Full Text – PubMed Central

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3. Complications of Video Assisted Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Primary Hyperhidrosis

Authors: Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi et al.
Journal: Saudi Medical Journal
Year: 2008
Volume/Issue: 29(6)
Pages: 863–866
PMID: 18521466

Role: First Author

This clinical study evaluated complications associated with thoracoscopic sympathectomy for primary hyperhidrosis. It included 207 patients treated for facial, axillary, or palmar hyperhidrosis.

PubMed

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4. Thoracostomy Tube Complications and Pitfalls: An Experience at a Tertiary Level Military Hospital

Authors: Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi et al.
Journal: Rawal Medical Journal
Year: 2008
Volume/Issue: 33(2)
Pages: 141–144

Role: First Author

This study examined complications and pitfalls associated with thoracostomy tube insertion and management. It included 224 patients undergoing a total of 339 chest tube insertions.

Full Article – Rawal Medical Journal

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5. Cardiac Complications in the First Week Post Transhiatal Esophagectomy for Esophageal Cancer

Authors: Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi et al.
Journal: Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Year: 2008
Volume/Issue: 15(3)
Pages: 29–33

Role: First Author

This study evaluated cardiac complications occurring during the first postoperative week following transhiatal esophagectomy for esophageal cancer. It included 68 patients.

Original Article – Journal of the Royal Medical Services

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6. Post Major Lung Resection Cardiac Arrhythmias

Author: Dr. Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi — Co-author
Journal: Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Year: 2011

The study examined cardiac arrhythmias following major pulmonary resections and included 48 patients who underwent major lung resection for primary or secondary pulmonary tumors.

Original Article – Journal of the Royal Medical Services

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7. Thoracoscopic Debridement and/or Decortication for Thoracic Empyema: A Comparative Study with Open Decortication

Author: Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi
Journal: Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Year: 2013
Volume/Issue: 20(3)
Pages: 6–12
DOI: 10.12816/0001034

Role: Sole Author

This study compared thoracoscopic debridement and/or decortication with open decortication in the treatment of Stage II and Stage III thoracic empyema.

The study included 55 patients treated at King Hussein Medical Center and evaluated the role of thoracoscopic surgery in the management of advanced thoracic empyema.

Original Article – Journal of the Royal Medical Services

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8. The Falling Bullets: Post-Libyan Revolution Celebratory Stray Bullet Injuries

Authors: M. I. Al-Tarshihi, M. Al-Basheer
Journal: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery
Year: 2014
Volume/Issue: 40(1)
Pages: 83–85
DOI: 10.1007/s00068-013-0323-1
PMID: 26815781
Published Online: 22 August 2013

Role: First Author

This study examined injuries caused by celebratory stray bullets following the Libyan revolution, based on the experience of the Jordanian military field hospital in Benghazi, Libya.

The study documented 23 cases of falling-bullet injuries treated during the deployment of the Jordanian medical team.

PubMed

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Scientific Abstracts & Conference Presentations

In addition to his peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi has participated as an author, researcher, and presenter in scientific studies and abstracts presented at international conferences of the Royal Medical Services.

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Pulmonary Hydatid Disease: A Review of 27 Cases

Author: Mohammad Al-Tarshihi — Co-author

This study reviewed 27 cases of pulmonary hydatid disease surgically treated by the Thoracic Surgery Division of the Royal Medical Services between January 2007 and December 2009.

Mohammad Al-Tarshihi is listed among the authors in the official Royal Medical Services conference proceedings.

Official Conference Proceedings – Royal Medical Services

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Thoracoscopic Versus Open Decortication in the Management of Stage Two and Three Parapneumonic Empyema

Authors: Mohammad Al-Tarshihi et al.
Conference: 5th International Conference of the Royal Medical Services – 2010
Role: First Author and Presenter

The study compared thoracoscopic surgery with open surgery in the management of advanced Stage II–III parapneumonic empyema.

The study was presented as an oral scientific presentation during the thoracic surgery sessions of the conference.

Official Conference Proceedings – Royal Medical Services 2010

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Minimally Invasive Surgery for the Diagnosis and Management of Mediastinal Diseases: Review of 176 Cases

Author: Mohammad Al-Tarshihi — Co-author
Conference: 5th International Conference of the Royal Medical Services – 2010
Role: Co-author

This study reviewed the Royal Medical Services experience with minimally invasive techniques for the diagnosis and management of mediastinal diseases, involving 176 cases.

Official Conference Proceedings – Royal Medical Services 2010

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Thoracoscopic Thymectomy for Myasthenia Gravis: The Right Sided Approach

Author: Mohammad Al-Tarshihi — Co-author
Conference: 7th International Conference of the Royal Medical Services – 2014
Role: Co-author

This work presented the thoracic surgery experience with right-sided thoracoscopic thymectomy in patients with myasthenia gravis.

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VATS Lobectomy for Early Stage Lung Cancer: Update of the Experience at KHMC

Presenter: Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi – Jordan
Conference: 9th International Conference of the Royal Medical Services / JOHEX 2018
Presentation No.: 164
Session: Adult Pulmonary & VATS Lobectomy for Lung Cancer
Presentation Time: 12:00–12:30

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi presented the King Hussein Medical Center experience with VATS lobectomy for early-stage lung cancer.

The presented series included 56 patients who underwent thoracoscopic lobectomy between January 2014 and December 2017.

Official JOHEX 2018 Conference Proceedings – Royal Medical Services

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Scientific Posters

Macroscopic and Microscopic Features of Esophageal Malignancies for Patients who Underwent Esophagectomy at the Royal Medical Services

Author: Mohammad Al-Tarshihi, MD (Jordan)
Conference: 8th International Conference of the Royal Medical Services – 2016
Poster/Abstract No.: C43

This work examined the macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of esophageal malignancies in patients who underwent esophagectomy at the Royal Medical Services.

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Workshops & Scientific Roles at Conferences

Advanced VATS Cases – JOHEX 2018

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi participated in scientific activities addressing advanced Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) cases during the 9th International Conference of the Royal Medical Services / JOHEX 2018.

Adult Pulmonary & VATS Lobectomy for Lung Cancer – JOHEX 2018

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi participated in moderating the scientific session dedicated to adult pulmonary disease and VATS lobectomy during JOHEX 2018.

Session Moderators:

Dr. Haitham Al-Khushman
Dr. Adnan Al-Abadi
Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi

The session also included Dr. Al-Tarshihi's presentation on the King Hussein Medical Center experience with VATS Lobectomy for Early Stage Lung Cancer.

Official JOHEX 2018 Program

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Research Interests

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi's research and academic contributions have focused on several major areas of thoracic surgery, including:

• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS)

• VATS Lobectomy

• Lung Cancer Surgery

• Primary Spontaneous Pneumothorax

• Thoracoscopic Sympathectomy for Hyperhidrosis

• Thoracic Empyema and Decortication

• Pulmonary Hydatid Disease

• Thoracoscopic Thymectomy and Myasthenia Gravis

• Mediastinal Diseases and Surgery

• Major Pulmonary Resections

• Esophageal Cancer Surgery

• Thoracostomy Tubes and Their Complications

• Thoracic Trauma and Projectile Injuries

 

Academic, Leadership & Editorial Roles

In addition to his clinical and research career in thoracic surgery, Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi has held a number of leadership, academic, and editorial positions and has contributed to medical education, professional assessment, institutional work, and healthcare development.

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Former Head of Thoracic Surgery – Royal Medical Services

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi formerly served as Head of Thoracic Surgery at the Royal Medical Services and King Hussein Medical Center.

Throughout his career, he contributed to the development of thoracic surgery, minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS).

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Former Examiner – Jordanian Board of Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi previously participated in the Jordanian Board examination process in Thoracic Surgery, contributing to the assessment of physicians seeking specialist certification in thoracic surgery.

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Former Secretary General & Editorial Board Member – Medical Journal of the Royal Medical Services

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi formerly served as Secretary General of the Medical Journal of the Royal Medical Services and as a member of its Editorial Board, contributing to the journal's scientific and editorial activities and supporting medical research publication.

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Former Board Member – Electronic Health Solutions (EHS)

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi formerly served as a Board Member of Electronic Health Solutions (EHS), contributing at an institutional level to the development of health information systems and digital healthcare transformation in Jordan.

Peer Review & Academic Contributions

In addition to his clinical and research activities, Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi has contributed to the peer-review process by reviewing and evaluating scientific manuscripts submitted to peer-reviewed medical journals.

Peer Reviewer – Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi served as a Peer Reviewer for the Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery.

This contribution is formally documented in Reviewer Acknowledgement 2013, where Mohammad Al-Tarshihi – Jordan is listed among the reviewers who contributed to the journal's scientific peer-review process during 2013.

Reviewer Acknowledgement 2013
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2014;9:26
DOI: 10.1186/1749-8090-9-26

Official Source – Springer Nature

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Peer Reviewer – Annals of Thoracic Medicine

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi also served as a Peer Reviewer for Annals of Thoracic Medicine, contributing to the evaluation of manuscripts submitted for publication.

This activity forms part of his academic and professional record; however, an archived online reviewer list independently documenting this contribution by name has not yet been identified.

Scientific Impact & Contribution to Evidence-Based Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi's academic contributions extend beyond the publication of original research. Some of his studies were subsequently incorporated into evidence reviews and clinical guidelines in thoracic surgery.

Research Selected as Best Evidence in Thoracic Surgery

The study:

Thoracostomy Tube Complications and Pitfalls: An Experience at a Tertiary Level Military Hospital

Rawal Medical Journal. 2008;33(2):141–144

was selected as one of seven studies considered to provide the best available evidence from more than 258 papers identified in the literature search for a Best Evidence Topic published in Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery in 2014.

The review classified the study by Al-Tarshihi et al. as a Prospective Observational Study – Level 2b Evidence, and its findings contributed to the assessment of complications and safety associated with trocar-based chest tube insertion.

Best Evidence Topic:
Is the trocar technique for tube thoracostomy safe in the current era?
Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery. 2014;19(1):125–128
DOI: 10.1093/icvts/ivu071

Oxford Academic

 

Research Cited in Clinical Guidelines

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarshihi's study:

Comparison of the Efficacy and Safety of Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery with the Open Method for the Treatment of Primary Pneumothorax in Adults

was included among the scientific references and evidence considered in the German S3 Clinical Practice Guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of spontaneous pneumothorax and post-interventional pneumothorax.

The study compared VATS with open surgery for primary pneumothorax in adults and was published with Mohammad I. Al-Tarshihi as the sole author in Annals of Thoracic Medicine.

Original Publication:
Annals of Thoracic Medicine. 2008;3(1):9–12
DOI: 10.4103/1817-1737.37898
PMID: 19561876