Scholarly Activity

• Singh JP, Aleissa M, Chitragari G, Drelichman ER, Mittal VK, Bhullar JS. Uncovering the role of microbiota and fecal microbiota transplantation in Crohn’s disease: Current advances and future hurdles. World J Methodol 2025; 15(4): 106148 (In Press)
•  Singh JP, Aleissa M, Drelichman ER, Mittal VK, Bhullar JS. Navigating the complexities of perianal Crohn’s disease: Diagnostic strategies, treatment approaches, and future perspectives. World J Gastroenterol 2024; 30(44): 4745-4753 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v30.i44.4745
• Aleissa, Maryam, Tijani Osumah, Ernesto Drelichman, Vijay Mittal, and Jasneet Bhullar. "Current Status and Role of Artificial Intelligence in Anorectal Diseases and Pelvic Floor Disorders." JSLS: Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 28, no. 2 (2024): e2024-00007.
• Aleissa, Maryam, Ernesto Raul Drelichman, Vijay K. Mittal, and Jasneet Singh Bhullar. "Barriers in early detection of colorectal cancer and exploring potential solutions." World Journal of Clinical Oncology 15, no. 7 (2024): 811.
• Aleissa, Maryam, Ernesto Drelichman, and Jasneet Bhullar. "Ischemic Colitis and Small Bowel Ischemia in a Vaccinated Patient with Mild COVID-19 Infection: A Case Report." Case Reports in Gastroenterology 19, no. 1 (2025): 335-339.
• Aleissa, Maryam, Ernesto Drelichman, and Jasneet Singh Bhullar. "Feasibility and Safety of Implanting InterStimtm Device in Conjunction with Other Neuromodulator Devices, Case Report." Open Access Surgery (2024): 91-93.
• Katuwal, Binit, Maryam Aleissa, Neha Varshney, Michael J. Jacobs, Vijay Mittal, and Jasneet Bhullar. "Novel Concept of Electrocoagulation and Tumor Cell Implantation: Creation of Minimally Invasive Orthotopic Murine Model of Pancreatic Cancer." JSLS: Journal of the Society of Laparoscopic & Robotic Surgeons 28, no. 4 (2025): e2024-00048.
• Aleissa, Maryam, Micheal Luca, Jai Sing, Gautham Chitragari, Ernesto Drelichman, Vijay Mittal, and Jasneet Bhullar. Current Status of Artificial Intelligence Colonoscopy on Improving Adenoma Detection Rate Based on a Systematic Review of Multiple Meta-Analyses. World Journal of Artificial Intelligence, 2025 June8;6(1): 106149
• Aref A, Abdalla A, Bhullar JS, Knoll E. Perspective on the PROSPECT: The Conundrum of Managing T3n0-N1 Mid and Upper Rectal Cancer. Dis Colon Rectum. 2024;67(10):1229-1231. doi:10.1097/DCR.0000000000003291
• Katuwal B, Thorsen A, Kochar K, et al. Outcomes and efficacy of magnetic resonance imaging-compatible sacral nerve stimulator for management of fecal incontinence: A multi-institutional study. World J Radiol. 2024;16(2):32-39. doi:10.4329/wjr.v16.i2.32

Accepted Manuscripts – Awaiting publication

• Singh JP, Assaie-Ardakany S, Aleissa M, Al-Shaer K, Chitragari G, Drelichman ER, Mittal VK, Bhullar JS. Optimizing diagnosis in obstructed defecation syndrome: A review of imaging modalities. World Journal of Radiology
• Aleissa M, Singh JP, Bhullar JS. Mastering Sacral Nerve Neuromodulator Implantation: Essential Tips and Tricks. JOVE

Manuscripts Under Review

• Aggarwal, A., Maryam A. Aleissa, A. S. Joshi, Ernesto R. Drelichman, Vijay K. Mittal, and Jasneet S. Bhullar. “Patient Perceptions of Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery: A Systematic Review.”
•  Aleissa, Maryam, Ryba Bhullar, Vijay Mittal, Ernesto Drelichman, and Jasneet Bhullar. “Herpes Simplex Encephalitis Following Infliximab Therapy for Ulcerative Colitis: A Case Report and Literature Review.”

 Manuscripts in Submission

•  Aleissa, Maryam, Jai P. Singh, Gautham Chitragari, Ernesto Raul Drelichman, Vijay K. Mittal, and Jasneet Singh Bhullar. “Detecting AIN Lesion During Routine Screening Colonoscopy: Single Center Experience.”
• Oliveras, Gabriela, Maryam Aleissa, Jai P. Singh, Ernesto R. Drelichman, Vijay K. Mittal, Jasneet Bhullar, Devon Schlund. “The Importance of Routine Histopathology After Excisional Hemorrhoidectomy: A Case of Incidental Syphilis.”

Oral Presentations 2025

• Maryam Aleissa, Amr Aref, Hussein Gharib, Amer Zeni, Amer Alame, Ernesto Drelichman, Jasneet Bhullar.
  “Treatment Outcomes Following TME for Biologically Unfavorable Locally Advanced Rectal Cancer.” Presented at DDW-2025
• Maryam Aleissa, Jai P. Singh, Gautham Chitragari, Ernesto Raul Drelichman, Vijay K. Mittal, Jasneet Singh Bhullar.
  “Detecting Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasm During Routine Colonoscopy — Can It Be Translated to Routine Practice? A Single Institution Experience.” Presented at DDW-2025
• Maryam Aleissa, Jai Singh, Micheal C. Luca, Jasneet S. Bhullar.
  “Pros and Cons of Artificial Intelligence Implementation During Colonoscopy to Enhance Adenoma Detection Rates.” Presented at ASCRS 2025.
• Status of role of stem cell therapy in perianal Crohn’s fistula. Oral presentation at DDW 2025, San Diego (May 2025)